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He started his footballing career at Sunderland at the age of just 12, until he signed as a youth player at 15 years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/history/?page_id=6528|title=Past Players ( H )|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> In 1971, he signed his professional contract at the club, and made his debut on 4 April 1972 against [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] in a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatcat.co.uk/Imatchdets/IMD1629.asp|title=Micky Horswill|publisher=The Stat Cat|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> His first goal in a Sunderland shirt came against [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] on 17 February 1973, when Sunderland won 4–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatcat.co.uk/Imatchdets/IMD1567.asp|title=Sunderland 4–0 Middlesbrough|publisher=The Stat Cat|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> Horswill played a role in Sunderland's run in their [[FA Cup 1972–73|1972–73 FA Cup]] run, as he played in every game,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatcat.co.uk/Mplayers/MPG461.asp|title=Micky Horswill|publisher=The Stat Cat|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> and also featured in the [[1973 FA Cup Final|final]] of the tournament, where Sunderland, a Second Division side at the time, beat [[Leeds United A.F.C.|Leeds United]] 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/TheFACup/History/Postings/2003/11/46982.htm|title=Shocks do happen|publisher=The FA|accessdate=23 December 2008}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> In total, he played 69 league games for the club, scoring three goals, before he moved on to Manchester City.<ref name="career"/> While at Manchester City, he played rarely, making just 14 league appearances in two seasons at the club, without scoring a goal.<ref name="career"/> He was then offloaded to Plymouth Argyle in 1975, where he established himself as a regular in the team,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.argylereview.co.uk/player.asp?forename=Mickey&surname=Horswill|title=Mickey Horswill|publisher=Argyle Review|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> going on to eventually make 102 appearances, with three goals.<ref name="career"/> He then moved to Hull City in 1978, where he went on to score six goals, in 84 league appearances.<ref name="career"/> This was followed by a brief spell in Hong Kong, with Happy Valley, before he finished his playing career with Carlisle United, making a solitary appearance.<ref name="career"/> |
He started his footballing career at Sunderland at the age of just 12, until he signed as a youth player at 15 years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/history/?page_id=6528|title=Past Players ( H )|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> In 1971, he signed his professional contract at the club, and made his debut on 4 April 1972 against [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] in a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatcat.co.uk/Imatchdets/IMD1629.asp|title=Micky Horswill|publisher=The Stat Cat|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> His first goal in a Sunderland shirt came against [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] on 17 February 1973, when Sunderland won 4–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatcat.co.uk/Imatchdets/IMD1567.asp|title=Sunderland 4–0 Middlesbrough|publisher=The Stat Cat|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> Horswill played a role in Sunderland's run in their [[FA Cup 1972–73|1972–73 FA Cup]] run, as he played in every game,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatcat.co.uk/Mplayers/MPG461.asp|title=Micky Horswill|publisher=The Stat Cat|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> and also featured in the [[1973 FA Cup Final|final]] of the tournament, where Sunderland, a Second Division side at the time, beat [[Leeds United A.F.C.|Leeds United]] 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/TheFACup/History/Postings/2003/11/46982.htm|title=Shocks do happen|publisher=The FA|accessdate=23 December 2008}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> In total, he played 69 league games for the club, scoring three goals, before he moved on to Manchester City.<ref name="career"/> While at Manchester City, he played rarely, making just 14 league appearances in two seasons at the club, without scoring a goal.<ref name="career"/> He was then offloaded to Plymouth Argyle in 1975, where he established himself as a regular in the team,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.argylereview.co.uk/player.asp?forename=Mickey&surname=Horswill|title=Mickey Horswill|publisher=Argyle Review|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> going on to eventually make 102 appearances, with three goals.<ref name="career"/> He then moved to Hull City in 1978, where he went on to score six goals, in 84 league appearances.<ref name="career"/> This was followed by a brief spell in Hong Kong, with Happy Valley, before he finished his playing career with Carlisle United, making a solitary appearance.<ref name="career"/> |
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==Broadcasting career== |
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After ending his footballing career, Horswill worked for [[Real Radio (North East)|Real Radio North East]] as a presenter of the station's ''Legends Football Phone In'', alongside [[Malcolm MacDonald]] and [[Bernie Slaven]]. The programme was axed after the 2011-12 season. |
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==Honours== |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Frederick Horswill | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.791 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sunderland | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971–74 | Sunderland | 69 | (3) |
| 1974–75 | Manchester City | 14 | (0) |
| 1975–78 | Plymouth Argyle | 102 | (3) |
| 1978–82 | Hull City | 84 | (6) |
| 1982–83 | Happy Valley | ? | (?) |
| 1983–84 | Carlisle United | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael Frederick "Micky" Horswill (born 6 March 1953 in Annfield Plain, Durham) was an English professional footballer for Sunderland, Manchester City, Plymouth Argyle, Hull City, Happy Valley of Hong Kong and Carlisle United where he finished his career.[1]
Playing career
He started his footballing career at Sunderland at the age of just 12, until he signed as a youth player at 15 years old.[2] In 1971, he signed his professional contract at the club, and made his debut on 4 April 1972 against Preston North End in a 3–1 win.[3] His first goal in a Sunderland shirt came against Middlesbrough on 17 February 1973, when Sunderland won 4–0.[4] Horswill played a role in Sunderland's run in their 1972–73 FA Cup run, as he played in every game,[5] and also featured in the final of the tournament, where Sunderland, a Second Division side at the time, beat Leeds United 1–0.[6] In total, he played 69 league games for the club, scoring three goals, before he moved on to Manchester City.[1] While at Manchester City, he played rarely, making just 14 league appearances in two seasons at the club, without scoring a goal.[1] He was then offloaded to Plymouth Argyle in 1975, where he established himself as a regular in the team,[7] going on to eventually make 102 appearances, with three goals.[1] He then moved to Hull City in 1978, where he went on to score six goals, in 84 league appearances.[1] This was followed by a brief spell in Hong Kong, with Happy Valley, before he finished his playing career with Carlisle United, making a solitary appearance.[1]
Broadcasting career
After ending his footballing career, Horswill worked for Real Radio North East as a presenter of the station's Legends Football Phone In, alongside Malcolm MacDonald and Bernie Slaven. The programme was axed after the 2011-12 season.
Honours
Sunderland
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Micky Horswill". Post War English & Scottish Football League A — Z Player's Database. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
- ^ "Past Players ( H )". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
- ^ "Micky Horswill". The Stat Cat. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
- ^ "Sunderland 4–0 Middlesbrough". The Stat Cat. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
- ^ "Micky Horswill". The Stat Cat. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
- ^ "Shocks do happen". The FA. Retrieved 23 December 2008. [dead link]
- ^ "Mickey Horswill". Argyle Review. Retrieved 23 December 2008.