28 Facts About Sean Rigg

Sean Michael Rigg was born on 1 October 1988 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger or forward.

Sean Rigg switched to Oxford United in May 2012, where he stayed for two seasons.

Sean Rigg signed with AFC Wimbledon in May 2014, but was released a day after he was an unused substitute in the club's League Two play-off final victory in May 2016.

Sean Rigg joined Newport County in June 2016 and stayed with the club for one and a half seasons.

Sean Rigg joined a part-time club Bath City in February 2018 to pursue a new career as a tattoo artist and retired from football completely in May 2019.

Sean Rigg made his league debut on 19 August 2006, coming on as a substitute in the second half against Milton Keynes Dons.

Sean Rigg had to drink through a straw and eat with a teaspoon following the attack.

Sean Rigg managed to recover to match fitness within six weeks, having had a plate put in to help speed up the healing process.

Sean Rigg was named Bristol Rovers Young Player of the Year.

Sean Rigg joined Conference National side Grays Athletic on a one-month loan in September 2008.

Sean Rigg played six games at the New Recreation Ground.

The loan was extended for a further month and Sean Rigg enjoyed a rich vein of scoring form, scoring seven goals in nineteen games.

Sean Rigg was offered a full contract at Port Vale, and became the seventh player to commit his future to Port Vale in May 2010, his contract expiring in the summer of 2012.

However, Adams started using the young striker as a winger, and Sean Rigg adapted well to the position.

Sean Rigg ended the season with five goals in 33 appearances, falling short of his pre-season target of twenty goals.

Sean Rigg finished the season with ten goals in 45 appearances.

In May 2012, he signed a two-year contract with Oxford United, who had just missed out on a place in the League Two play-offs; manager Chris Wilder admitted that "Sean Rigg is a player we have been watching for a while now".

Sean Rigg stated he was hopeful of winning promotion in his first season at the club.

Sean Rigg was nominated for the League Two Player of the Month award in December 2012.

Sean Rigg was released from the club the day after promotion was secured.

Sean Rigg joined League Two club Newport County on a two-year contract in June 2016.

Still, Sean Rigg said the players were now playing with "no pressure".

Sean Rigg failed to make it onto the bench after Christmas after Flynn criticised his fitness levels and consistency.

On 5 February 2018, Sean Rigg left Newport after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

On 6 February 2018, Sean Rigg signed an 18-month contract with National League South part-time club Bath City, which would allow him the chance to work as a tattoo artist.

Sean Rigg announced his retirement from the game in May 2019.

Sean Rigg preferred to play as a striker, though was comfortable as a winger.

In January 2011, Sean Rigg began training to become a tattooist, and Port Vale teammate Lewis Haldane allowed him to practice his tattooing techniques on him.