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'''Nichola Anne "Nicky" Grant''' (born August 23, 1965) is a voice actress, director and television personality. She is currently 11 years old voice other characters in all of her work. She is a son of [[Harry Grant]] and a husband of [[David Grant]].


'''Nichola Anne "Nicky" Grant''' (born 13 August 1976) is a Scottish female international football midfielder. She currently plays in the [[Scottish Women's Premier League]] for [[Forfar Farmington F.C.|Forfar Farmington]], having previously played in England for [[Arsenal L.F.C.|Arsenal]] and [[Doncaster Rovers Belles L.F.C.|Doncaster Rovers Belles]] as well as in Iceland, Germany and Sweden. Grant amassed over 90 appearances for the [[Scotland women's national football team]].
==Education==
Born in Armondburg, which she was educated and attended at the Computer Cable Grammish building. Since she was acting up as a baby hitting her teacher and fighting in class. She holds a degree at the University of Zenak. At age 16, She was acting up at her school while the Zenakiese police puts her in Jail for spending 10 years.


==Career==
==Club career==
Born in [[Aberdeen]] and brought up in [[Elgin, Moray|Elgin]],<ref name="qbik"/> Grant first came to prominence as a member of a successful Cove Rangers team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/HUNKY+DORY!%3B+Your+OTHER+national+squad+choose+their+Euro+96...-a061165023|title=HUNKY DORY!; Your OTHER national squad choose their Euro 96 heart-throbs|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=Sunday Mail|date=1996-06-02|author=Vicki Davidson}}</ref> She scored twice in the 1996 [[Scottish Women's Cup]] final as Cove beat Aberdeen 5&ndash;1 at [[McDiarmid Park]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/FIVE-STAR+ACES+HAVE+IT+DON+AND+DUSTED.-a061276198|title=FIVE-STAR ACES HAVE IT DON AND DUSTED|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=Daily Record|date=1996-05-13}}</ref> After switching to Cumbernauld United, Grant won a domestic [[Treble (association football)|treble]] in 1997&ndash;98.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Fleet+streets+ahead+of+%27em.-a060568099|title=Fleet streets ahead of 'em|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=Daily Record|date=1998-05-25|author=Alan Marshall}}</ref>
Grant has been spending a formative years of history, She is portrayed her role of "The Purple Cloud" in the show ''Laurence Terrence: The Series'' and did not appeared on "The Space of Doom" as "The Female Fang-Mangler" in 2001. In a 2008 video-game, She voiced "Foofa" in ''[[Yo Gabba Gabba!]]: Music is Awesome!''. She had spending her years from 1975 to the present day, while being as the star of the show in the "Interactive [[Kids' WB]] Quiz Show" from 2001 to 2006.


In the 2000 [[Scottish Women's Cup]] final, Grant scored four goals in Stenhousemuir's 9&ndash;0 win over Clyde.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/magoo-regrets-she-was-unable-to-save-the-day-1.236896|title='Magoo' regrets she was unable to save the day|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=The Herald|author=Ian Black|date=2000-05-08}}</ref>
In 2010, Grant had a disagreement and also provides the voice of [[Tails (character)|Miles Tails Prower]] in the ''International Challenge'' which based on the Computer Cable game show ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' starred from 1981 to 2000. From 2012 to 2014, She also the host of the [[PBS Kids]]' TV show named "The Surgeon". In 2015, She has been the host of the game show ''[[The Chair (game show)|The very real fear of The Chair]]'' which is a spin-off of TV game show in 2001 just similar as ''[[What's New, Scooby-Doo?]], a spin-off of the franchise ''[[Scooby-Doo]]''.

Grant spent the 2001 summer season in [[Iceland]] with [[Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja|ÍBV]] and scored three goals in ten [[Úrvalsdeild (women)|Úrvalsdeild]] appearances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/ijs-wom01.html|title=Iceland - Women's Premier League 2001|accessdate=2011-02-20|publisher=RSSSF.com|author=Denis Polsinelli and Óskar Ó. Jónsson|date=2005-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.ksi.is/asp/listar/leikmadur.asp?pLeikmadurNr=138740&pListi=5|title=Nicky Grant|accessdate=2012-03-14|publisher=KSI.is}}</ref> She then collected an [[FA Women's Premier League National Division|FA Women's Premier League]] winners medal with [[Arsenal L.F.C.|Arsenal Ladies]] in 2002, but did not wish to move to [[London]] long term.<ref name="rattray"/> In 2003 Grant joined [[Fußball-Bundesliga (women)|Frauen Bundesliga]] champions [[1. FFC Frankfurt]] as a full&ndash;time professional. She did not remain long in [[Germany]] due to injuries and returned to Scotland to work as a teacher while playing for [[F.C. Kilmarnock Ladies|Kilmarnock]].<ref name="rattray"/>

In January 2005, Grant rejected an approach from [[Sunderland W.F.C.|Sunderland]] in favour of [[Doncaster Rovers Belles L.F.C.|Doncaster Rovers Belles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.givemefootball.com/womens-football/northern-division-black-cats-gaining-momentum-once|title=Northern Division: Black Cats gaining momentum once more!|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=Givemefootball.com|author=Ross Heppenstall|date=2005-01-24}}</ref> Grant helped Doncaster avoid relegation by scoring the second goal in a vital 2&ndash;0 win over Bristol City, but she was sent off for removing her shirt in celebration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2005/feb/07/newsstory.sport1?INTCMP=SRCH|title=Women's football|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|author=Paula Cocozza|date=2005-02-07}}</ref>

In summer 2007 she joined Swedish [[Damallsvenskan]] club [[QBIK]] at the invitation of international team mate [[Ifeoma Dieke]].<ref name="qbik">{{cite web|url=http://www.nwt.se/sport/article20850.ece |title=Lärarinna med landslagsmeriter förstärker Qbik|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=NWT.se|author=Mikael Adamsson|date=2007-07-04|language=Swedish}}</ref>

After a spell at [[Hamilton Academical W.F.C.|Hamilton Academical]], Grant signed for [[Celtic L.F.C.|Celtic]] in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=983|title=Celtic Women enjoy Easter victory |publisher=Celtic FC|accessdate=2011-08-02|date=2011-04-26}}</ref> She returned to Accies during the [[Scottish Women's Premier League]] mid&ndash;season break.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thesun.mobi/thescottishsun/sport/3722858/City-go-for-11th-heaven.html?mob=1|title=City go for 11th heaven |publisher=The Sun|accessdate=2011-08-02|date=2011-07-30}}</ref> Grant signed for [[Forfar Farmington F.C.|Forfar Farmington]] ahead of the 2012 season, after moving to the [[Angus]] area for work reasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.scotzine.com/2012/03/a-double-grants-for-forfar-farmington/|title=A double Grants for Forfar Farmington|publisher=Scotzine|first=Andy|last=Muirhead|accessdate=2012-03-14|date=2012-03-13}}</ref>

==International career==
Grant made her senior debut for [[Scotland women's national football team|Scotland]] against [[Italy women's national football team|Italy]] in October 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thepink2.tripod.com/womens_football.htm|title=Scotland Women A Squad|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=The Pink 2}}</ref> The Scots were beaten 4&ndash;0 in the [[1995 UEFA Women's Championship qualification]] match hosted in [[Senigallia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/ital-wom-intres.html|title=Italy - Women - International Results|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=RSSSF.com|date=2011-04-21}}</ref>

In summer 2003 Grant had a disagreement with the Scotland management team and spent a year out of the national team. She was recalled in July 2004 after her Kilmarnock Ladies manager [[Jim Chapman (footballer)|Jim Chapman]] interceded.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/FOOTBALL%3a+Nicky+has+Scot+her+wish+with+a+recall%3b+WOMEN%27S+FOOTBALL.-a0119550935|title=FOOTBALL: Nicky has Scot her wish with a recall; WOMEN'S FOOTBALL|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=Daily Record|author=Ginny Clark|date=2004-07-21}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Grant's brother Graeme is also a footballer, who played with [[Buckie Thistle F.C.|Buckie Thistle]] and [[Forres Mechanics F.C.|Forres Mechanics]] in the [[Highland Football League]], as well as spending 2002&ndash;03 with [[Elgin City F.C.|Elgin City]] in the [[Scottish Football League Third Division]].<ref name="rattray">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/FOOTBALL%3a+Keeping+it+inthefamily%3b+DAILY+KICK-ABOUTS+HELPED+SIBLINGS...-a0111771334|title=FOOTBALL: Keeping it in the family; DAILY KICK-ABOUTS HELPED SIBLINGS MAKE GRADE|accessdate=2011-06-21|publisher=Daily Record|author=Steven Rattray|date=2003-12-31}}</ref>
Grant's suicides are putting on her test. At age 9, She is rude since she was acting up at school while her teacher was "Angela Herman".

==References==
{{reflist|2}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.nickygrant.com/home/ Nicky Grant] website
*[http://www.celticfc.net/player_women_ngrant.php Nicky Grant] Celtic FC profile
{{FIFA player|265032}}


{{Forfar Farmington F.C. squad}}


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Revision as of 20:56, 1 June 2015

Nicky Grant
Personal information
Full name Nichola Anne Grant[1]
Date of birth (1976-08-13) 13 August 1976 (age 48)[1]
Place of birth Aberdeen, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Forfar Farmington
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Cove Rangers
Cumbernauld United
Stenhousemuir
2001 ÍBV 10 (3)
2002 Arsenal
2002–2003 Glasgow City
2003 1. FFC Frankfurt
2003–2005 Kilmarnock Ladies
2005 Doncaster Rovers Belles
2005–2006 Hibernian Ladies
2006–2010 Hamilton Academical Ladies
2007 QBIK
2011 Celtic Ladies
2011 Hamilton Academical Ladies
2012– Forfar Farmington
International career‡
1993–2006 Scotland 98 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:00, 19 June 2011 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:00, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Nichola Anne "Nicky" Grant (born 13 August 1976) is a Scottish female international football midfielder. She currently plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League for Forfar Farmington, having previously played in England for Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers Belles as well as in Iceland, Germany and Sweden. Grant amassed over 90 appearances for the Scotland women's national football team.

Club career

Born in Aberdeen and brought up in Elgin,[2] Grant first came to prominence as a member of a successful Cove Rangers team.[3] She scored twice in the 1996 Scottish Women's Cup final as Cove beat Aberdeen 5–1 at McDiarmid Park.[4] After switching to Cumbernauld United, Grant won a domestic treble in 1997–98.[5]

In the 2000 Scottish Women's Cup final, Grant scored four goals in Stenhousemuir's 9–0 win over Clyde.[6]

Grant spent the 2001 summer season in Iceland with ÍBV and scored three goals in ten Úrvalsdeild appearances.[7][8] She then collected an FA Women's Premier League winners medal with Arsenal Ladies in 2002, but did not wish to move to London long term.[9] In 2003 Grant joined Frauen Bundesliga champions 1. FFC Frankfurt as a full–time professional. She did not remain long in Germany due to injuries and returned to Scotland to work as a teacher while playing for Kilmarnock.[9]

In January 2005, Grant rejected an approach from Sunderland in favour of Doncaster Rovers Belles.[10] Grant helped Doncaster avoid relegation by scoring the second goal in a vital 2–0 win over Bristol City, but she was sent off for removing her shirt in celebration.[11]

In summer 2007 she joined Swedish Damallsvenskan club QBIK at the invitation of international team mate Ifeoma Dieke.[2]

After a spell at Hamilton Academical, Grant signed for Celtic in 2011.[12] She returned to Accies during the Scottish Women's Premier League mid–season break.[13] Grant signed for Forfar Farmington ahead of the 2012 season, after moving to the Angus area for work reasons.[14]

International career

Grant made her senior debut for Scotland against Italy in October 1993.[15] The Scots were beaten 4–0 in the 1995 UEFA Women's Championship qualification match hosted in Senigallia.[16]

In summer 2003 Grant had a disagreement with the Scotland management team and spent a year out of the national team. She was recalled in July 2004 after her Kilmarnock Ladies manager Jim Chapman interceded.[17]

Personal life

Grant's brother Graeme is also a footballer, who played with Buckie Thistle and Forres Mechanics in the Highland Football League, as well as spending 2002–03 with Elgin City in the Scottish Football League Third Division.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b Sébastien Duret and Neil Morrison (19 June 2005). "European Women Championship 2005 - Match Details". RSSSF.com. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  2. ^ a b Mikael Adamsson (4 July 2007). "Lärarinna med landslagsmeriter förstärker Qbik" (in Swedish). NWT.se. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  3. ^ Vicki Davidson (2 June 1996). "HUNKY DORY!; Your OTHER national squad choose their Euro 96 heart-throbs". Sunday Mail. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  4. ^ "FIVE-STAR ACES HAVE IT DON AND DUSTED". Daily Record. 13 May 1996. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  5. ^ Alan Marshall (25 May 1998). "Fleet streets ahead of 'em". Daily Record. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  6. ^ Ian Black (8 May 2000). "'Magoo' regrets she was unable to save the day". The Herald. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  7. ^ Denis Polsinelli and Óskar Ó. Jónsson (15 January 2005). "Iceland - Women's Premier League 2001". RSSSF.com. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  8. ^ "Nicky Grant". KSI.is. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  9. ^ a b c Steven Rattray (31 December 2003). "FOOTBALL: Keeping it in the family; DAILY KICK-ABOUTS HELPED SIBLINGS MAKE GRADE". Daily Record. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  10. ^ Ross Heppenstall (24 January 2005). "Northern Division: Black Cats gaining momentum once more!". Givemefootball.com. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  11. ^ Paula Cocozza (7 February 2005). "Women's football". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  12. ^ "Celtic Women enjoy Easter victory". Celtic FC. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
  13. ^ "City go for 11th heaven". The Sun. 30 July 2011. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
  14. ^ Muirhead, Andy (13 March 2012). "A double Grants for Forfar Farmington". Scotzine. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  15. ^ "Scotland Women A Squad". The Pink 2. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  16. ^ "Italy - Women - International Results". RSSSF.com. 21 April 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  17. ^ Ginny Clark (21 July 2004). "FOOTBALL: Nicky has Scot her wish with a recall; WOMEN'S FOOTBALL". Daily Record. Retrieved 21 June 2011.

Nicky Grant – FIFA competition record (archived)

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