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Wayne Biggins

b. 1961

British footballer (born 1961)

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About Wayne Biggins

Born 1961. Wayne Biggins is a British association football player.

Playing career Biggins was a latecomer to league football, for although he began his career with Lincoln City he played just eight games for them before he was released. He then played non-league football for Matlock Town and King's Lynn while working as a hod carrier. Biggins scored four goals in twelve matches at the start of the following campaign and his form attracted the attention of Norwich City, whose manager Ken Brown signed him in October 1985 for a transfer fee of £35,000.

Norwich were re-building their squad after relegation from the first division and were looking to bounce back to the top flight at the first attempt. They succeeded, and Biggins ended the season with a second division championship medal. before playing out his league career with Luton Town, Oxford United and Wigan Athletic. He won a Third Division championship medal with Wigan in 1997. He went back into non-league football with Leek Town.

Management and coaching After leaving Leek Town, Biggins moved to Stocksbridge Park Steels, where he became assistant manager and then manager until November 2003. He later played for and coached Buxton. Wayne, his wife, and Harrison all had COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Honours Individual PFA Team of the Year: 1990–91 Third Division, 1991–92 Third Division

Norwich 2nd Division Championship 1985–86

Wigan 3rd Division Championship 1996–97

Stoke Football League Trophy Winner 1992

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Wayne Biggins?

British footballer (born 1961)

When was Wayne Biggins born?

Wayne Biggins was born on 20 November 1961 in Sheffield.

What is Wayne Biggins's occupation?

Wayne Biggins is an association football player.

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Wayne Biggins is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wayne Biggins

· Wikidata: Q7976044

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