Stuart Nicholson

Stuart Ian Nicholson (born February 3, 1987 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England) is a former professional footballer, currently playing for Northern League side Hebburn Town, where he has played as a striker since joining them from Birtley Town in October 2010.

Stuart was also a former England Under-19 international.

Career

West Bromwich Albion

Nicholson, made his debut for West Bromwich Albion on 17 January 2006, coming on as an extra-time substitute in a 3–2 FA Cup defeat away at Reading. He made his Premiership debut four days later in the 1–0 loss against Sunderland at The Hawthorns, when he replaced Nathan Ellington, whom he describes as his childhood hero. He was given a place in the first team squad for the 2006-07 season, and marked his first start with a goal against Leyton Orient on 24 August in the first round of the League Cup.

Bristol Rovers

Nicholson joined Bristol Rovers on loan in November 2006. Unusually for someone born in the north-east of England, he has been a fan of the club since being given a Bristol Rovers shirt as a present when he was 14. The loan was due to last...
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