Scott Nisbet
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Scott Nisbet | ||
| Date of birth | 30 January 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1982–1985 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1993 | Rangers | 90 | (6) |
| 1986–1987 | → East Fife (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Arniston Rangers | ||
| International career | |||
| 1988–1989 | Scotland U21[1] | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Scott Nisbet (born 30 January 1968) is a Scottish former professional football player, who is best known for his time with Rangers.
3 Scottish Championship Medals
1 British Cup Winners Medal
2 Glasgow Cup Medals
3 Scottish Masters Titles
3 British Masters Titles
1 Hong Kong World Masters Title
Capped for Scotlands Under 16's- Under 21's
Voted Player off the tournament in the youth World Cup in Chile by the Worlds Press
Career
Nisbet was signed from Salvesen Boys Club in Edinburgh in May 1982 by the then Rangers manager John Greig.[2] He made his Rangers debut on 7 December 1985, as a forward, a 1–0 win against Motherwell.[3] Nisbet only converted to centre-back after featuring in that position during a reserve game against Dundee and his display impressed then manager Graeme Souness.[2]
He scored what was described as a lucky goal in a 1992-93 UEFA Champions League match against Club Brugge on 17 March 1993, when his deflected effort towards goal went over the Brugge goalkeeper Dany Verlinden before going into the net.[4] 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 also made a surprise appearance as a trialist for Clyde in a friendly against Manchester United on Sunday 18 October 2009. Clyde manager John Brown was unable to sign Nisbet, as Arniston still held his playing registration.[5]
Nisbet represented Scotland at under-21 level, making five appearances for the side.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Scott Nisbet". Fitba stats. www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ^ a b Ralston, Gary (26 March 2016). "Graeme Souness Rangers Revolution, Part I: He sent Easter Road into complete MELTDOWN.. says former Ger Scott Nisbet". Daily Record. Glasgow. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "Scott Nisbet career stats". Newcastlefans.com. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ^ Nisbet strikes lucky for Rangers
- ^ "Clyde boss frustrated in his bid to sign Scott Nisbet". Daily Record. Glasgow. 23 October 2009. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
External links
- Scott Nisbet career stats at Newcastlefans.com
- 1968 births
- Living people
- Rangers F.C. players
- East Fife F.C. players
- Clyde F.C. players
- Scottish footballers
- Association football defenders
- Scottish Football League players
- Scottish Junior Football Association players
- Arniston Rangers F.C. players
- Sportspeople from Edinburgh
- Scotland under-21 international footballers