| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Derek Niven | ||
| Date of birth | 12 December 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Falkirk, Scotland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Northampton Town (on loan from Chesterfield) |
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| Number | 31 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000–2001 | Raith Rovers | 1 | (0) |
| 2001–2003 | Bolton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 2003– | Chesterfield | 294 | (18) |
| 2011– | → Northampton Town (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:51, 28 October 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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Derek Niven (born 12 December 1983 in Falkirk) is a professional footballer who plays for Northampton Town, on loan from Chesterfield. He previously played for Stenhousemuir, Raith Rovers and Bolton Wanderers.[1]
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He scored one of the greatest goals in the 2006-07 season Football League Cup against Manchester City.[2]
Niven returned to the Chesterfield setup in March 2009 after recovering from a year long stint suffering with testicular cancer. His return was pronounced with a wonder goal against Grimsby Town on 11 March.
In May 2010, Niven struck the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory against AFC Bournemouth at Saltergate, Chesterfield's final game at the stadium before relocation. As Chesterfield's longest serving player at the time, his dramatic volley deep into injury time also ensured that he would be the last player to score at Saltergate after 139 years of football at the ground.[3]
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