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- Steve Nicol was a professional footballer who most famously played as a right-back for Liverpool between 1981 and 1994. During this time he won four Premiership medals, a European Cup, three FA Cups, a Football League Super Cup and an FA Charity Shield. In 1989, he was the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year.
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Stephen Nicol (born 11 December 1961) is a Scottish retired professional footballer who mainly played as a right back and occasionally played in other positions across defence and midfield. He played for the successful Liverpool teams of the 1980s.
This is LFChistory's salute to one of the best utility players who have graced the red jersey of Liverpool FC. Bob Paisley bought 19-year-old Steve Nicol on 26th of October 1981 as an eventual replacement for right-back Phil Neal.
Nicol played for five Liverpool managers and made 468 appearances, scoring 46 goals. Overall he won four League titles and three FA Cup winners medals before becoming a player coach at Notts County in 1995.
Sep 9, 2016 · For Steve Nicol, who occupied that position and numerous others with distinction, there is mixture of pride that he is still revered for the role he played and disappointment that the standards he and his team mates set during that era have not been maintained.
Feb 17, 2024 · Steve Nicol is one of the best defenders to have ever played for the club and his versatility made him invaluable. Indeed the the £300,000 Bob Paisley paid Ayr United to bring him to Anfield...
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Mar 14, 2024 · An interview with Steve Nicol, by Callum McFadden for WFi. You started your career at Ayr United, playing regularly there, before moving on to Liverpool in 1981. What are your memories of your time at Ayr?
Player Profile. Bob Paisley bought 19-year-old Steve Nicol in October 1981 as an eventual replacement for right-back Phil Neal. He cost £300,000 from Ayr United where he had been a part-time player and an out-of-work building labourer.
