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Danny Higginbotham

Born: December 29, 1978 (age 46)

Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)

Hometown: Manchester, England
Nationality: England flag English

Position: Defender
Sheffield United's Danny Higginbotham wins a header for his side in their match against Reading on January 26, 2013
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Career History
Senior2003-2006Southampton
2006-2007Stoke City
2007-2008Sunderland
2008-2013Stoke City
→ 2012Nottingham Forest (loan)
→ 2012Ipswich Town (loan)
2013Sheffield United
2013-2014Chester FC
Sports Mole has 80 articles about Danny Higginbotham. Articles 1 to 40:
Lens' Abdukodir Khusanov on November 29, 2024
Abdukodir Khusanov joins exclusive club after completing £33.5m Man City transfer: Shirt number, contract length confirmed
Manchester City announce the signing of 20-year-old defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
76 days ago
Victor Lindelof in action for Manchester United on December 30, 2017
Danny Higginbotham: 'Manchester United defence is a problem'
Former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham says that the Red Devils will continue to struggle due to their issues at centre-back.
7 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: 'Sunderland players must stop hiding'
Former Sunderland defender Danny Higginbotham believes that multiple players at the club are "hiding" and urges them to be pulling in the same direction.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: 'January signings key for Sunderland'
Sunderland's January signings were the main reason why they stayed up, according to the club's former defender Danny Higginbotham.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: Tottenham Hotspur "only going to get better"
Ex-Stoke City defender Danny Higginbotham backs Tottenham Hotspur to improve over the coming campaigns following their 4-0 win at the Britannia Stadium.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Stoke City vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Stoke City's home Premier League encounter against Swansea City at the Britannia Stadium.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: 'Shay Given should replace Jack Butland'
Danny Higginbotham urges Stoke City manager Mark Hughes to pick Shay Given in goal for this weekend's home game against Swansea City.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City's midfield duo excites Danny Higginbotham
Danny Higginbotham backs Stoke City's Giannelli Imbula and Glenn Whelan to form a "very good midfield partnership".
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: "Exciting times" for Stoke City
Danny Higginbotham believes that "exciting times" are ahead for Stoke City after they smash the club's transfer record to sign Giannelli Imbula from Porto.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: 'Poor decision from Swansea City to sack Garry Monk'
Danny Higginbotham says that Swansea City have made a "poor decision" sacking Garry Monk.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Roy Keane resigns as Sunderland boss
On this day in 2008, Roy Keane resigned as Sunderland manager after 100 games in charge at the Stadium of Light.
9 years ago
Generic image of a locker room
Goalkeeper Marton Fulop passes away: Twitter tributes
Sports Mole takes a look at the Twitter reaction to the news of Marton Fulop's death at the age of 32.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sands of time running out for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole looks into the reasons behind Wayne Rooney's struggles of late and argues that it's time to drop the Manchester United captain.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham hails "outstanding" Jack Butland
Talking to Sports Mole, Danny Higginbotham is full of praise for Stoke City and England goalkeeper Jack Butland.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Interview: Danny Higginbotham: 'Don't write off Manchester United's Wayne Rooney'
Sports Mole discusses Wayne Rooney's ongoing slump in form with former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: 'Christian Benteke can thrive under Jurgen Klopp'
Danny Higginbotham tells Sports Mole that Christian Benteke can be a success at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp's management.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: 'Glen Johnson right for Stoke City'
Danny Higginbotham tells Sports Mole that Glen Johnson will prove himself to be a "very good signing" for his former club Stoke City.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: 'Asmir Begovic not motivated by money'
Asmir Begovic may have moved to Chelsea too early, his former Stoke City teammate Danny Higginbotham tells Sports Mole.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: 'No Bastian Schweinsteiger concerns'
Danny Higginbotham tells Sports Mole that Manchester United's signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger is not a gamble.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: Raheem Sterling fee is "absurd"
Talking to Sports Mole, Danny Higginbotham questions the reported £49m fee that Manchester City are shelling out to sign Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham expects Radamel Falcao departure
Danny Higginbotham is not expecting Manchester United to sign Colombian striker Radamel Falcao on a permanent basis.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham unsure about Borussia Dortmund duo
Former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham does not believe that Mats Hummels and Ilkay Gundogan are the players that the club needs to sign this summer.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Interview: Danny Higginbotham - Life after professional football
Sports Mole catches up with former Manchester United and Stoke City defender Danny Higginbotham as he adapts to life in the media.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Stoke City thrash Bolton Wanderers to reach FA Cup final
Sports Mole looks back at Stoke City's 5-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Bolton Wanderers in 2011.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham backs Charlie Austin over Rickie Lambert for England
Danny Higginbotham backs calls for Charlie Austin to take over from Rickie Lambert for England.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manchester derby: 10 talking points
Sports Mole picks out 10 talking points to have arisen from the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: Nathaniel Clyne can fill England's right-back "vacancy"
Former Southampton defender Danny Higginbotham tells Sports Mole that Saints star Nathaniel Clyne has the ability to be England's regular right-back.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: 'Individuals, lack of leaders costing Manchester United'
Manchester United's defensive problems are down to individual errors and a lack of leaders, former Red Devils defender Danny Higginbotham tells Sports Mole.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham hails "brilliant" Southampton
Talking to Sports Mole, Danny Higginbotham admits that he was wrong to think that Southampton would struggle in the Premier League this season.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham previews Manchester derby
Sports Mole looks ahead to tomorrow's Manchester derby with former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham: 'Stoke City too close to other big clubs'
Former Stoke City defender Danny Higginbotham claims that the Potters' close proximity to other big clubs stops them from sourcing the best local young players.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
MK Dons 4-0 Manchester United: Twitter reacts
Sports Mole picks out some of the best Twitter reaction to Manchester United's hammering at the hands of MK Dons.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Fantasy Football advice: Week 1
Sports Mole's fantasy football advice returns with a closer look at the best players to pick and avoid for the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham tips Germany to win World Cup
Danny Higginbotham expects Germany to beat Argentina 2-1 in this evening's World Cup final.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham happy with Manchester United's start
Danny Higginbotham says that Manchester United should be "delighted" with their first six Premier League fixtures.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham highlights Manchester United's need for "leaders"
Former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham discusses with Sports Mole the current squad's requirement for new "leaders".
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham previews "very difficult" Bayern Munich tie
Sports Mole looks ahead to Manchester United's Champions League tie against Bayern Munich with their former defender Danny Higginbotham.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham hails Peter Odemwingie signing
Former Stoke City defender Danny Higginbotham says that Peter Odemwingie's arrival has helped the club reverse their negative early season form.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham urges quick Nottingham Forest managerial appointment
Danny Higginbotham believes that Nottingham Forest still stand a good chance of gaining promotion, but only if they make a quick managerial appointment.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Danny Higginbotham discourages use of protest plane
Talking to Sports Mole, Danny Higginbotham reveals his hope that Manchester United fans cancel their planned plane protest against manager David Moyes.
11 years ago
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool30227170274373
2Arsenal311711356263062
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest31176851371457
4Chelsea30157854371752
5Manchester CityMan City30156957401751
6Aston Villa3114984646051
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle29155949391050
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton31121184947247
9Bournemouth311291051401145
10Fulham3012994440445
11Crystal Palace30111093935443
12Brentford30125135147441
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd30107133741-437
14Everton31714103338-535
15West Ham UnitedWest Ham3198143552-1735
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs301041655441134
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves3195174359-1632
18Ipswich TownIpswich3148193165-3420
19Leicester CityLeicester3045212567-4217
20Southampton3024242271-4910


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