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Nicholl was extremely versatile and able to perform well in any position. He played on the attacking flanks, in a central striking role and, before he retired, also in the middle of a defensive pack.
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His qualities on the field of play were emulated by his exceptional gentlemanly conduct on and off the pitch. Team-mates and opposing players could vouch for this.
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did not take part in. Even foreign clubs requested his services.
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165:International career
25:Personal information
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239:Southampton
217:Club career
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1296:References
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1215:Honours
273:League
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203:striker
93:Forward
1167:Total
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314:Apps
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267:Club
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