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Chris Nicholl dead aged 77: Tributes pour in after former Aston Villa and Southampton star passes away
FORMER Aston Villa and Southampton star Chris Nicholl has died at the age of 77.
The English-born defender represented Northern Ireland at international level.
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The defender came through the ranks at Burnley but is best remembered for his spells at Aston Villa and Southampton - going on to manager the latter.
He spent six years as Southampton manager before managing Wallsall from 1994 to 1997.
Nicholl made his debut for Northern Ireland in 1974 and won 51 caps for his country.
He played all five of Northern Ireland's games during the 1982 World Cup, which included beating hosts Spain 1-0.
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He also had spells at Halifax, Luton and Grimsby over the course of a 19 year professional playing career.