Alan Hignett

Alan Hignett (born 1 November 1946) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full back in The Football League with Liverpool and Chester.

Alan Hignett
Personal information
Full name Alan James Hignett
Date of birth (1946-11-01) 1 November 1946
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
1962–1963 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1966 Liverpool 1 (0)
1966–1967 Chester 6 (0)
International career
England Schoolboys
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Hignett progressed through the youth ranks with Liverpool, signing a professional contract in November 1963.[1] He also represented England Schoolboys during his early years at the club.

His solitary first-team appearance for the Reds came in the final league game of the 1964–65 season, helping Liverpool to a 3–1 First Division victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1]

Hignett remained at Anfield the following season without adding to his appearance tally. In August 1966 he became the third Liverpool player – after John Bennett and John Sealey – to make a summer free transfer switch to Chester.[2] He made his debut on 10 September 1966 in a 3–0 defeat by Crewe Alexandra and played in six successive games in the number three shirt. The last of these was a 3–1 loss to Wrexham on 8 October 1966.[2]

This was to be his last professional appearance in England as Hignett moved to Australia and played football for several years in New South Wales.[3]

References
  1. "Alan Hignett – Player Profile". LFChistory.net. Retrieved 17 January 2008.
  2. Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. pp. stats section. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.
  3. "They played for both Liverpool and Chester". chester-city.co.uk. Archived from the original on 15 February 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2008.
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