Kevin John Richard Nicholls was born on 2 January 1979 and is an English former footballer who played in midfield.
16 Facts About Kevin Nicholls
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At the beginning of his second stint at Luton in 2008, in which he dropped two divisions to play, Nicholls stated that his main motivation for returning was his love for the club.
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Kevin Nicholls is one of Luton's most successful captains, having won two promotions and the Football League Trophy during his tenure.
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At Luton, Kevin Nicholls managed for several seasons to avoid the injuries that dogged him at previous clubs and became the "heart and soul of the team" according to Kinnear.
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Kevin Nicholls scored 14 goals, most of which came, crucially at times, from the penalty spot.
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Kevin Nicholls picked up another injury on 30 September 2006 against West Bromwich Albion, which kept him out until December.
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Leeds manager Dennis Wise decided not to appeal against the decision, so Kevin Nicholls missed Leeds' following three matches over the Christmas period.
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On 3 March 2007, Kevin Nicholls was dropped for Leeds' home match against Sheffield Wednesday.
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Kevin Nicholls has since become somewhat of a hate figure amongst Leeds fans.
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Kevin Nicholls officially moved to Preston on 5 July 2007, due to Leeds' administration status forcing them to delay all trading until that date.
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Kevin Nicholls was a regular fixture in the starting line-up under manager Paul Simpson in the first few months of the season, but featured little following the arrival of new manager Alan Irvine, falling behind Paul McKenna, Darren Carter and new signing Richard Chaplow.
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On 2 August 2008, it was announced that Preston North End and Kevin Nicholls had come to an agreement to release him from his contract.
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On 2 August 2008, Kevin Nicholls signed a three-year contract with former club Luton Town, stating that he will always support Luton and loves the club.
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Kevin Nicholls returned as club captain, taking over from Keith Keane.
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Kevin Nicholls is works in player recruitment for a footballing agency, alongside former Luton defender Marvin Johnson.
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Kevin Nicholls was capped once and then sent off for the England under-20 team.