Nigel Clutton (born 12 February 1954) is an English former footballer who played as a forward. He made a professional appearance for his hometown club,

Chester Chester is a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England. It is located on the River Dee, close to the English–Welsh border. With a population of 79,645 in 2011,"2011 Census results: People and Population Profile: Chester Loca ...

. Clutton was a prolific striker playing Saturday and Sunday League football for Chester-based sides Blacon YC, Crusaders, Reliance and the Union Vaults and working as a milkman when he was given his solitary

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outing for Chester on 1 March 1978 at home to

Carlisle United Carlisle United Football Club ( , ) is a professional association football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. The team compete in , the fourth tier of the English football league system. They have played their home games at Brunton Par ...

. Clutton was given his chance due to injuries to Ian Edwards and Ian Howat and he lined up in attack alongside new signing

Ian Mellor Ian Mellor (born 19 February 1950) is an English former professional footballer. He was born in Sale, England. Mellor, a left-winger, began his career with Manchester City. He played as a substitute as City won the 1972 FA Charity Shield. He ...

Nigel still lives in Chester with his wife, Helen and cat, Teddy. .

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1954 births Living people Footballers from Chester English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Chester City F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-forward-1950s-stub