Mick Pickering
English footballer
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Michael John Pickering (born 29 September 1956) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Full name
Michael John Pickering
Date of birth
29 September 1956
Place of birth
Mirfield, England
Height
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael John Pickering | ||
| Date of birth | 29 September 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Mirfield, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Central defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1977 | Barnsley | 100 | (1) |
| 1977–1978 | Southampton | 44 | (0) |
| 1978–1984 | Sheffield Wednesday | 110 | (2) |
| 1981 | → San Diego Sockers (loan)[2] | 12 | (0) |
| 1983 | → Norwich City (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1983 | → Bradford City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 1984 | → Barnsley (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 1984–1986 | Rotherham United | 102 | (1) |
| 1986–1987 | York City | 32 | (1) |
| 1987–1989 | Stockport County | 16 | (0) |
| Hallam | |||
| Total | 424 | (4) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Mirfield, Pickering played for Barnsley, Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday, Norwich City, Bradford City, Rotherham United, York City, Stockport County and Hallam.[3]
