About Jim McNichol
Born 1958. Jim McNichol is a British association football player.
James Anthony McNichol (born 9 June 1958) is a Scottish former professional footballer who is most noted for his career at Torquay United and Exeter City. He was capped by Scotland at U21 level.
Playing career An apprentice at Ipswich Town, McNichol joined Luton Town in July 1976. before moving on to Exeter City. The story of McNichol's injury was featured in the Netflix documentary series Losers.
McNichol was appointed captain and led the club to the Football League Trophy final in 1989, before returning to Exeter in August 1989.
Personal life After his retirement from football, McNichol settled in Exeter and became a publican, operating The Exeter Inn in Ashburton. He sold the pub just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, after 33 years running in.
Honours Brentford Supporters' Player of the Year: 1978–79
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Who is Jim McNichol?
Scottish footballer (born 1958)
When was Jim McNichol born?
Jim McNichol was born on 9 June 1958 in Glasgow.
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Jim McNichol is an association football player.
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Jim McNichol is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim McNichol. https://biography.guide/jim-mcnichol/
MLA: "Jim McNichol." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-mcnichol/.
Chicago: "Jim McNichol." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-mcnichol/.
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