Nigel Pepper
English association football player (born 1968)
Colin Nigel Pepper (born 25 April 1968 in Rotherham, England), more commonly known as Nigel Pepper, is an English retired professional footballer. He was a combative midfield player known for his powerful attacking free kicks and his solid work ethic. He was a member of the York City
team that beat Manchester United 3–0 at Old Trafford in the League Cup in 1995.
Career
Rotherham
Pepper joined his hometown club Rotherham United as an apprentice in 1985 when the club was playing in the old Division 3. He made his debut on 8 May 1986 at Wolverhampton Wanderers aged just 17. His first goal for the club came in a 3-2 League Cup defeat at Everton.
His only league goal for the club came in a 4–2 home win against Shrewsbury Town on 25 November 1989, when he came on as substitute.
He remained at the club until 1990 and was a part of the side both relegated in 1988 and promoted in 1989.
York City
Following a lack of first team opportunities at Rotherham, Pepper signed for York City on a free transfer on 18 July 1990. He made his debut in the 1990–91 season against Maidstone United.
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