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Which goalkeeper has played in all four divisions of the English football league in one season?

Question #82207. Asked by rowlho.
Last updated Aug 02 2021.

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FOUR DIVISIONS IN ONE SEASON

"I remember, in 1986-87, that Tranmere keeper Eric Nixon became the first player to play in all four divisions in the same season," remembers Nick Davies. "Has anyone matched this since?" It has indeed been done since - by Tony Cottee, who played for Leicester (Premiership), Norwich (First Division), Millwall (Second Division) and Barnet as Player/Manager (Third Division) in 2000-01, before giving it all up to become a fast-talking pundit.

link http://football.guardian.co.uk/theknowledge/story/0,13854,1274396,00.html

Response last updated by gtho4 on Aug 02 2021.
Jun 19 2007, 1:15 PM
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I would plump for Peter Shilton, at the end of his career (1995-1996) he played for Plymouth Argyle, Wimbledon, Bolton Wanderers, Coventry City, West Ham United and Leyton Orient.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Shilton

Peter Leslie Shilton MBE, OBE (born Leicester, England, 18 September 1949) is a former football goalkeeper who holds the record for playing more games than any other player.

In a 30-year career, which included eight different clubs, three World Cups, two European Cup finals and more than 1,000 competitive matches, Shilton emerged as one of the English game's genuine legends. He has the rare distinction of having played over 100 league games for 5 different clubs.

Jun 19 2007, 1:32 PM
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Eric Nixon

In 1986/87, Tranmere goalkeeper Eric Nixon became the first player to play in all four divisions of the Football League in the same season. Although registered with Manchester City, he played 44 games while on loan at Wolves, Southampton, Bradford City and Carlisle United.

link http://www.goalkeepersaredifferent.com/keeper/facts.htm

Response last updated by gtho4 on Aug 02 2021.
Jan 02 2008, 7:35 AM
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