About David Nicholls
Born 1972. David Nicholls is a British association football player.
David Clarkson Nicholls (born 5 April 1972) is a Scottish football player and coach, who played for Clydebank, Falkirk and Dunfermline Athletic (where he scored once against St Johnstone) amongst other clubs. Nicholls played for Gretna in the 2006 Scottish Cup Final and helped them secure three successive promotions.
Nicholls was assistant manager of East Stirlingshire, working for manager Jim McInally. Nicholls and McInally left the club in May 2011. Nicholls then became assistant manager of Peterhead, again assisting McInally. He became caretaker manager in November 2022 after McInally resigned.
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Who is David Nicholls?
Scottish footballer (born 1972)
When was David Nicholls born?
David Nicholls was born on 5 April 1972 in Bellshill.
What is David Nicholls's occupation?
David Nicholls is an association football player.
What nationality is David Nicholls?
David Nicholls is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Nicholls (footballer, born 1972)
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