Name

Brian MacNicol

Squad No.

6

Date of Birth

31/7/68

Age

31

Born

Scotland

Occupation

Work for Dasma, Soccer Player

Marital Status

Married, to Jennifer

Children

Son, Jake

Position Played

Midfield Forward

Representative Honours

Queensland Under 13 – Under 18,
Queensland Schoolboys,
Queensland Senior (4 caps)

Medals, Trophies won

Jimmy Rooney Medal for Best Player in a Grand Final;
Victorian ABSW Player of the Year.

Junior Clubs

Rochedale Rovers (Brisbane),
Kingsridge Soccer Club (Brisbane)

 Senior Clubs

Rochedale Rovers – Mt Gravatt (Brisbane), Brunswick Juventus, Heidelberg United, Collingwood, Eastern (Hong Kong).

NSL Debut

Against Sydney United in 1990, won 3-0.

Most Memorable Match

Against Altona Magic in Victorian Premier League Grand Final 1995.

Biggest Disappointment

Injuring my right ankle in Hong Kong.

Biggest Achievement to date

Playing overseas.

Most difficult opponent

Stan Lazaridis – because of his pace.

Most Admired Players –Australian

Zelkjo Susa (Melbourne Knights) – great ball control.

Most Admired Players – Overseas

David Ginola – great player at taking people on one-on-one.

Most Admired Sportsperson(s)

Pete Sampras (tennis)

Professional Ambition

To stay fit and play at the highest level as long as I can

Most Exciting Young Player(s) at Gippsland

John Hutchinson, Andy Vargas, Clayton Bell.

Personal Ambition

To stay fit, play as long as I can, and to move into my new house I built after New Year.

Favourite Pastime

Going to the movies; Playing golf when I can; Spending time with my family.

Favourite Other Teams

Manchester United.

Favourite Other Soccer Stadium

Hong Kong Football Stadium.

Favourite Food

Pasta

Favourite TV Show

Any Sports Show

Favourite Comedian

Mr Bean

Favourite Actor & Actress

Michael Douglas, Demi Moore.

Favourite Movie

Braveheart.

Favourite Bands/singers

Any Top 40 music.

Funniest Team-mate

Manny Gotis