17 Facts About Mick Cassidy

Michael Darren Cassidy was born on 3 July 1973 and is the Head of youth development of the Wigan Warriors and a former professional rugby league footballer.

Mick Cassidy had a wealth of experience with the dominant Wigan side of the early to mid-1990s.

Mick Cassidy has been labelled a utility player and has played wherever he has been needed.

Mick Cassidy was born in Wigan, Lancashire, and started his career out at his hometown club, Wigan, and progressed through the academy ranks to make his senior debut at the age of 18.

Mick Cassidy returned from suspension to play for Wigan as a substitute in their 1998 Super League Grand Final victory over Leeds Rhinos.

Mick Cassidy played for the Wigan Warriors as a second-row in their 2000 Super League Grand Final loss against St Helens.

Mick Cassidy served a total of 14 years at the Wigan club, enjoying a testimonial in 2000.

Mick Cassidy played for the Wigan Warriors as a second-row in their 2001 Super League Grand Final loss to the Bradford Bulls.

Mick Cassidy played for the Wigan Warriors as a second-row in the 2003 Super League Grand Final which was lost to the Bradford Bulls.

Mick Cassidy was named in the Wigan team of the decade and was acknowledged as one of the game's best utility players.

Mick Cassidy joined Widnes in 2005, earning the 'Player of the Year' award in his first season at the Halton Stadium.

Mick Cassidy finished his playing career with Cumbrian side Barrow Raiders, helping the club win promotion from National League Two in 2008.

Mick Cassidy was part of the England squad at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.

Mick Cassidy was selected to play for England in the 1995 World Cup Final on the reserve bench but Australia won the match and retained the Cup.

Mick Cassidy later switched allegiance through ancestry to play for Ireland.

Mick Cassidy was ruled out of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup through injury.

Mick Cassidy was named in the Ireland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.