Scott Nisbet

Football player infobox
playername = Scott Nisbet


fullname = Scott Nisbet
height =
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1968|1|30
cityofbirth = Edinburgh
countryofbirth = Scotland
position = Defender
years = 1985-1993
1986-1987
clubs = Rangers
→ East Fife (loan)
caps(goals) = 90 (6)
06 (0)

Scott Nisbet (born 30 January 1968 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers.

Nisbet was signed from Salvesen Boys Club in Edinburgh in May 1985. He made his Rangers debut against Motherwell on the 7 December 1985, aged just 17. The game ended in a 1-0 home win.

He is perhaps best remembered for his goal against Club Brugge on March 17 1993 in the 1992-93 UEFA Champions League, when his shot bounced over the Brugge goalkeeper before going into the net.

He had to retire from football in 1993 through injury after intially suffering a groin strain that later developed into a serious pelvic injury. He made a short comeback aged 38 and played for junior outfit Arniston Rangers F.C..

External links

[http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player1/scottnisbet.htm Scott Nisbet career stats] at Newcastlefans.com