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Nigel James Spackman (born 2 December 1960) is an English football manager, former professional footballer and sports television pundit. As a player he was as a midfielder from 1980 to 1998, notably for Liverpool, Chelsea and Rangers. He also played for AFC Bournemouth, Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United. He initially started out with Non-league Andover. He took over as player-manager of Sheffield United in 1997, but lasted less than a year. He became a full time manager from 1997 and had brief spells in charge of Barnsley in 2001 and Millwall in 2006. He now works for the Glenn Hoddle Academy as well as working as a pundit and co-commentator. Playing career Born in Romsey, Hampshire, Spackman started at Andover and spent his first three years as a professional with AFC Bournemouth before joining Chelsea for £35,000 in the summer of 1983. He signed for Chelsea as part of manager John Neal's re-building of the side alongside the likes of Kerry Dixon, Pat Nevin and David Speedie. Spackman scored on his debut for the club in a 5–0 opening day win over Derby County, though he was not a regular goalscorer. Chelsea were promoted at the end of that season as Second Division champions and finished 6th in the following two seasons back in the top tier, with Spackman a near ever-present. During the 1986–87 season, several key players, including Spackman, fell out with manager John Hollins and he was sporadically left out of the starting line-up or played out of position. He was sold to Liverpool in 1987 for £400,000. Initially he was a frequently used substitute at Liverpool, and he was in the team which lost the 1987 League Cup final to Arsenal. Spackman only had a regular role in the Liverpool team during this season, but played an essential role. When regular midfield general Ronnie Whelan was injured early in the campaign, Spackman was handed the No.5 shirt and he never missed a game for the whole campaign, gaining plaudits for his unselfish running and industry around the park in a team which featured the likes of John Barnes, Peter Beardsley and John Aldridge. Liverpool lost just twice in the league all season, claiming the title with ease and Spackman was in the side which beat Nottingham Forest 5–0. Spackman's stamina and unselfishness set up the last goal for Aldridge. Whelan was fit again with a month of the season left, but wasn't selected. Spackman was selected for the rest of the campaign, including the FA Cup Final, which Liverpool surprisingly lost to Wimbledon. Spackman and teammate Gary Gillespie both played that game with bandages around their heads after the two had suffered cuts in a clash during a game against Derby County the previous week. He left Liverpool for Queens Park Rangers in February 1989 but stayed there for less than a year, joining Scottish side Rangers in November 1989, winning honours there including three Scottish Premier Division titles, the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup. He went back to Chelsea in 1992 before moving to Sheffield United in 1996 as player-coach and assistant-manager to Howard Kendall. Managerial career When Kendall left the Blades in 1997 Spackman became caretaker manager before being appointed as manager on 5 August. United had a good start to the season but huge losses and high wages from the previous season's promotion failure led to enforced sales of key personnel. The final straw being the sale of both of the club's top scoring strikers (Brian Deane – 11 league goals – went to S.L. Benfica & Jan Åge Fjørtoft – 9 league goals – to Barnsley) on the same day. Even though leaving midseason, Deane would go on to become the team's top scorer that year, such was the lack of replacements. Spackman was unhappy over this and resigned in March 1998. He later managed Barnsley between January and October 2001 but was sacked with the club near the bottom of the table. They were relegated at the end of that season. He re-entered management with Millwall in May 2006 but left only a few months later in September, with the club in the relegation zone of League One. As of 2022, he has failed to manage any club for a full season. Media career After Spackman left Barnsley, he began a new career in the media, becoming a pundit with Sky Sports before re-entering management with Millwall in 2006. Spackman currently appears as a regular pundit on Singapore's Football Channel, alongside other former players such as John Burridge and Rob Lee. Spackman regularly appears on Sentana Sport Saturday afternoon as an expert pundit. Spackman currently appears as a pundit on Britain's sports TV station Sports Tonight Live. He also works for Al Jazeera on La Liga Coverage as well as LFC TV. Spackman has also featured for a number of seasons on LFCTV, the home TV channel for Liverpool FC, alongside former colleagues Gary Gillespie and Mark Wright. He recently provided pitch side commentary on Liverpool's victory in the 2022 Community Shield over Manchester City. Personal life Spackman is of Scottish descent through a grandfather. Honours Chelsea Full Members' Cup: 1985–86 Liverpool Football League First Division: 1987–88 FA Cup runner-up: 1987–88 Rangers Scottish Premier Division: 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92 Scottish Cup: 1991–92 Scottish League Cup: 1990–91 References External links Nigel Spackman at Soccerbase Nigel Spackman management career statistics at Soccerbase. Discover the Anne Spackman popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Anne Spackman books.
Best Seller Anne Spackman Books of 2024
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Spider in my Soup
Anne SpackmanThe very short story of a spider named Gordon who takes a swim in my soup.
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Chervil in the Soup
Anne SpackmanThe story of Jonathan, head chef at Chez Davide restaurant when he meets Janet, his nextdoor neighbor.
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Fred the Ferret
Anne SpackmanThe short story of a pet ferret named Fred who wanders outside on an adventure.
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The Mask of Melpomene
Anne SpackmanA short story about Brian, an actor who moves from Chicago to New York City with his girlfriend, Diana. The adjustment to life in New York City takes Brian a while, but he keeps tr...
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The Book of Bird and Fairy Stories
Anne SpackmanThis is a fairy tale book.The Book of Bird and Fairy Stories Table of Contents:1.A Canary in a Golden Cage2.The Wild Swans, a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen3.The Elf Knight4....
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The Magic Hat
Anne SpackmanIn this short story, college students and friends Jessica and Bryan are talking and studying one night. The next day, Jessica buys a magical hat and begins to learn what people are...
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Anthony the Ant Learns his Lesson
Anne SpackmanThe story of an ant named Anthony who learns a lesson that it is important to keep working hard.
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Juniper Hill
Anne SpackmanJuniper Hill is a short story of a young woman named Catherine and her brief relationship with John, a farmer's son, in a rural New England town.
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The Road to Skye
Anne SpackmanAmerican tourist Ian MacCleod is traveling through Scotland, when he learns of the Isle of Skye and takes a detour to visit it. He visits Dunvegan Castle there.
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Bart the Badger
Anne SpackmanA young badger named Bart wanders away from his burrow on an adventure...
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He Once Loved Chekhov
Anne SpackmanEconomist John Jason Grant is in the emergency room, and thinks back on his life. He then decides to reach for some of those dreams he once had.
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Under the Ash Tree
Anne SpackmanGrant Thornton, a wealthy New Yorker, has finally gone into remission from cancer. He is going through a rough time when he meets Lila.
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The Tale of Isis and Osiris
Anne SpackmanThis is a story of the murder and death of King Osiris of Ancient Egypt, and the story of the journey of Isis to find the body of her husband.
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The Tiny Gazelle
Anne SpackmanA tiny gazelle living on the savannah of Africa outwits a cheetah.
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Seal Baby
Anne SpackmanA short story of the life of a harp seal pup named Cynthia, born on the ice floes in Canada.
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Gracie the Greyhound
Anne SpackmanGracie the Greyhound, adopted from Greyhound Rescue, saves her family's lives.
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Beauty, Mere Beauty
Anne SpackmanChris, a research doctor, and Sophie are on holiday at Hadrian's Wall in England when Chris decides it's over. But Sophie finds another love, Jeremy Kiel, from the lab where she wo...
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Charlie the Cricket Learns to Sing
Anne SpackmanThe story of a field cricket named Charlie who learns to sing. In his adventures, he escapes fearsome dangers that help him to learn to sing!
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Chester the Coyote
Anne SpackmanChester the Coyote and his friend Hank the Hawk are in search of a new home called the oasis.
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The Swan Gift
Anne SpackmanKristine and Nate have an argument, and decide to break up in the end. A story of how love changes over time.
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Blackberry Wine
Anne SpackmanA short love story set in New York City. John Kramer, a disgruntled Manhattan executive, changes his life when he meets Lucy Graham. Lucy saves his life unexpectedly, and John deci...
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The Table of Circe
Anne SpackmanA humorous love story of Jane and Benjamin, who aren't certain of the future.
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The Marsh of the Little Blue Heron
Anne SpackmanThe short story of natureloving John, a young teenage photographer, who encounters a little blue heron in a Florida wetland marsh. Soon after, John is in a car accident, and can't ...
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The Spirit of the Wolf
Anne SpackmanThe story of a man named John, who finds a wolf pup on a trip to Alaska and helps rescue it. The story of his life, how he meets his wife, Jane, and of his son, J.D.
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Come Sing, Nightingale
Anne SpackmanA short story of Grace and Edward, who meet at university, and of what happens to them as they spend their lives together.
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Cormorant Bay
Anne SpackmanA short story of a woman named Elaine and her journeys, first to Pennsylvania, and then later, to Maine. Her dreams lead her to New York City, where she meets Robert.
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The Song of Orpheus
Anne SpackmanRetired MI5 agent Fraser Phillips relocates to northern Scotland and meets Helena, a Bostonian American on holiday. Fraser marries Helena, but their happiness is shortlived.
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Curse of the Dragon Kings
Anne SpackmanCurse of The Dragon Kings tells of the mythical origins of the noble Dragon Race, the Dragorians, of their magic and dealings with the Elves, and of their connection with the wizar...
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Days of Winter
Anne SpackmanKassandra is disappointed in love, but is happy enough living the single life. Then on holiday, she meets a strange Englishman named James on a Greek island.
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The Lament of Sir Galahad
Anne SpackmanA short story of a day on the journey of Sir Galahad during the quest for the Holy Grail. The story tells of his father Sir Lancelot and how Sir Galahad came to be in the Knights o...
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Pegasus and the Nine Muses
Anne SpackmanA story set in ancient Greece. The story tells of how the goddess Athena brings Pegasus to the Nine Muses, and of how the Hippocrene Spring, the spring of divine inspiration, is cr...
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Moose in the Sprinklers
Anne SpackmanThe story of a young moose cow who decides to play in the sprinklers.
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Bittersweet
Anne SpackmanA very short story of the romantic relationship between Greg and Elena, that is destined not to work out. Elena's current state of mind and their incompatibility sours their romanc...