Sean Higgins (footballer)

Sean Higgins is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Rossvale, as well as the club's assistant manager.

Sean Higgins
Personal information
Full name Sean Higgins
Date of birth (1984-10-29) 29 October 1984
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Rossvale (player/assistant manager)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2009 Ross County 173 (47)
2009–2011 Dundee 52 (14)
2011–2012 St Johnstone 6 (0)
2012 → Ayr United (loan) 1 (0)
2012–2013 Falkirk 25 (4)
2013–2014 Stenhousemuir 30 (9)
2014–2015 Cowdenbeath 32 (5)
2015–2017 Clyde 61 (16)
2017–2018 Albion Rovers 19 (3)
2018–2019 Clydebank
2019– Rossvale
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:28, 3 November 2020 (UTC)

Career

Ross County

Higgins started his career with Hamilton Academical where he played at youth level. Higgins then moved to Ross County in 2002 where he spent seven years at Victoria Park, where he played in 173 league matches and scored 47 league goals.

Dundee

In 2009 Higgins joined fellow First Division club Dundee where he spent just under five years, where he played in 52 league matches and scored 14 league goals. He would be a part of the "Deefiant" squad that overcame administration and a 25-point deduction to survive in 2010–11, a season that included a club record-breaking 23-game unbeaten streak. Higgins would play a key role in that run, particularly in a game against Queen of the South where he netted an equaliser in an eventual 2–1 win to notch Dundee's twentieth consecutive undefeated game, breaking the legendary 1962 team's record. During this game, Higgins wore a raw beefsteak in his boot to aid a freak injury, and would score his goal with the steak-filled boot.[1]

St Johnstone

In May 2011 Higgins signed for St Johnstone for the 2011–12 season, where he played in six league matches without scoring any goals. Higgins was loaned out to Ayr United during the season, where he played in one league match without scoring any goals.

Falkirk

Higgins joined Falkirk on transfer deadline day in August 2012.[2] After an up and down campaign, Higgins left the club at the end of the 2012–13 season, having played in 25 league matches and scoring four league goals.

Stenhousemuir

Higgins signed for Stenhousemuir in the summer of 2013. He was a main stay in the Stenny team, as they narrowly missed out on a play-off spot at the end of the season. Higgins will perhaps be remembered for scoring a double, including an equalising penalty, in a 3–3 draw against Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on 22 February 2014.[3] He finished the campaign having played 30 league matches for Stenhousmuir, tallying up nine goals.

Cowdenbeath

After leaving Stenhousemuir at the end of the season, on 30 May 2014, it was confirmed that Higgins had agreed terms with Scottish Championship outfit Cowdenbeath for the 2014–15 season. He scored seven goals in 37 games for the Blue Brazil.

Clyde

On 20 May 2015, Higgins agreed to sign for Clyde on a one-year deal.[4] On 29 August 2015 Higgins scored a double against East Stirlingshire in a 3–1 win at Broadwood. After two seasons with Clyde, Higgins was released by the club in May 2017.[5]

Albion Rovers

Shortly after leaving Clyde, Higgins signed for Scottish League One club Albion Rovers on 2 June 2017.[6]

Clydebank & Rossvale

In June 2018, Sean signed for club Clydebank as player/coach. In 2019, Higgins joined Rossvale as a player and assistant manager.

Honours

Dundee

References
  1. "A lot at steak as Higgins beefs it up". The Press and Journal. 14 March 2011. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2023 – via PressReader.
  2. "Falkirk FC". Falkirk FC. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  3. "Rangers 3-3 Stenhousemuir - BBC Sport".
  4. "New Signing: Sean Higgins | 20 May 2015 | News | Official Mobile Website | Clyde FC".
  5. "Players Released". Clyde FC. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  6. Lindsay, Clive (22 July 2017). "Scottish League One ins and out - summer 2017". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  7. "Dundee 3-2 Inverness CT". BBC. 22 November 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
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