| Personal information | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ian Knott | |||||
| Nickname | Knotty | |||||
| Born | 2 October 1976 | |||||
| Playing information | ||||||
| Position | Centre, Stand-off/Five-eighth, Second-row, Loose forward/Lock | |||||
| Club | ||||||
| Years | Team | Pld | T | G | FG | P |
| 1993–2001 | Warrington Wolves | 79 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 60 |
| 2002–2003 | Wakefield Trinity Wildcats | 39 | 7 | 79 | 0 | 186 |
| 2004–2005 | Leigh Centurions | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 127 | 23 | 81 | 0 | 254 | |
| Source: rugbyleagueproject.org | ||||||
Ian Knott (born 2 October 1976 ) is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s who at club level has played for Warrington Wolves, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, and Leigh Centurions, playing at Centre, Stand-off/Five-eighth, Second-row, or Loose forward/Lock, i.e. 3 or 4, 6, 11 or 12, or 13.[1]
Ian Knott is one of the many talented players produced by the amateur scene in Oldham. Ian came through the ranks at the Mayfield and Wigan St Jude's amateur clubs and was snapped up by Warrington as a youngster along with the likes of Paul Sculthorpe and Iestyn Harris. 'Knotty' played a key role in helping Leigh Centurions win the 2004 National League One Grand Final and a place in Super League.
A back injury sustained whilst playing prematurely ended Ian's career in 2005. Ian has since had several operations to remove or repair damaged discs in his spine. He is now unable to walk without the aid of a stick, and cannot manage more than a few yards without suffering severe pain. Regular medication is all that prevents Ian from being completely immobilised. His condition is only going to deteriorate.
Ian has a wife and two young children. He has been unable to work since he retired from the game.