35 Facts About Marcus Bignot

Marcus Bignot was born on 22 August 1974 and is an English football manager and former professional player.

Marcus Bignot is currently assistant head coach of Swindon Town.

Marcus Bignot began his career at Telford United in 1992 where he spent four years in the Football Conference there.

Marcus Bignot enjoyed a successful seven-year management career, when he took over at Birmingham City Ladies from 1998, winning the Midland Combination League, AXA Northern Premier League and Runners-up of the FA Women's Premier League Cup.

Marcus Bignot having managed Solihull Moors for five years, he got them promoted as champions of the National League North and the Birmingham Senior Cup champions in 2016, for the first time in their entire history.

Marcus Bignot was born in Birmingham and served his apprenticeship with Birmingham City.

Marcus Bignot was capped once for the England C squad in May 1997 against the Scottish Highland Football League at Cove Rangers FC's former ground, Allan Park, near Aberdeen.

Marcus Bignot signed a two-year deal at Bristol Rovers in the Second Division on a free transfer in August 2000.

Marcus Bignot had scored his first goal for the club in the previous round against Plymouth Argyle.

Marcus Bignot played a key role to keep Diamonds in the third division's automatic promotion places, completing the last 16 games since October and earned the official Diamonds player of the month award for his impressive form in December 2002.

Marcus Bignot captained a cash-strapped QPR to Championship survival in his final season.

Marcus Bignot was released in January 2008 after his contract had expired.

Marcus Bignot extended his stay at Millwall for a further two months following an injury crisis at the club.

On 15 January 2008, Marcus Bignot was released by QPR he rejoined Millwall on a permanent basis just a few hours later an 18-month contract.

Marcus Bignot was drafted in by Millwall to help them avoid the drop into League Two.

Marcus Bignot was released in May 2010, Bignot had a trial at Conference North club Gainsborough Trinity in July 2010.

Marcus Bignot continued his own playing career in the Football League while managing the side in the newly created Midland Combination League and in their first season won the league, gaining automatic promotion into the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division in 2002.

Marcus Bignot left his post with Birmingham in the 2005 close season after the club ran into financial difficulties.

On 2 November 2016 Solihull Moors issued a statement that the board of League Two club Grimsby Town had made an official legal approach to them, and that they had granted permission for Marcus Bignot to speak to Grimsby about their vacant managerial position.

The performance led to Marcus Bignot winning the English Football League team manager of the week.

On 10 April 2017, Marcus Bignot was dismissed by Grimsby, along with Michael Moore and Gary Whild.

On 5 September 2017, Marcus Bignot was appointed interim assistant manager of National League side Barrow to assist caretaker manager Micky Moore, following the resignation of manager Paul Cox.

On 20 September 2017, Marcus Bignot was appointed as manager of National League club Chester.

On 25 January 2021 it was confirmed that Marcus Bignot would take over as an interim coach at Aston Villa Women.

Marcus Bignot departed the club on 10 May 2021 having steered Villa to safety.

On 26 August 2021, Marcus Bignot was confirmed as the assistant coach of England U19s alongside Ian Foster.

On 21 November 2021, Marcus Bignot returned to Birmingham City Women to assist interim head coach Darren Carter.

In July 2022, Marcus Bignot was sacked by Birmingham after he was found guilty of homophobic abuse.

Marcus Bignot denied the charges from The FA but his defence was seen as "not credible" and it was decided that "on the balance of probabilities" Marcus Bignot had made the comment during their game against Tottenham Hotspur Women on 13 February 2022.

Marcus Bignot was given a seven-match touchline ban, as well as being ordered to attend a face-to-face education course.

On 26 July 2022, Marcus Bignot was appointed first-team coach of League One club Cheltenham Town.

In July 2023, Marcus Bignot was appointed assistant head coach of Shrewsbury Town.

In June 2024, Marcus Bignot was appointed assistant head coach of League Two side Swindon Town.

Marcus Bignot has been a fan of Birmingham City football club since boyhood, having been brought up supporting them.

In June 2013 Marcus Bignot married Arsenal Ladies and Ireland goalkeeper Emma Byrne.