Nicky Weaver

Nicholas Weaver (born March 2 1979 Sheffield) is an English football goalkeeper.

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March 2 - 1979 - Sheffield - English - Football - Goalkeeper

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Bought by Manchester City from Mansfield Town, Weaver was tipped for the top after becoming an England under 21 international.

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Manchester City - Mansfield Town

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Famed for his penalty save in the 1999 Second Division Play-Off final versus Gillingham when Weaver went off on a 'crazy run' around the Wembley pitch.

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Second Division - Gillingham

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Since 1999 Weaver has been blighted by injury, halting his rise to England senior level. His recent return to fitness resulting in injury once again during the close season of 2005, ruling him out of the start of the season.

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