Scott McNiven

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Personal information
Scott McNiven
Full name	Scott Andrew McNiven
Date of birth	May 27, 1978 (1978-05-27) (age 30)
Place of birth	Leeds, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current club	Farsley Celtic
Number	16
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1995–2002 2002–2004 2004–2005 2005–2006 2006 2006–2007 2007 2007–	Oldham Athletic Oxford United Mansfield Town Chester City Morecambe Fleetwood Town Guiseley Farsley Celtic	222 (3) 085 (1) 025 (0) 041 (1) 000 (0) 008 (0) 012 (0)
National team
	Scotland U21	001 (0)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:05, 16 January 2008 (UTC). * Appearances (Goals)

Scott Andrew McNiven (born May 27, 1978 in Leeds, England) is an English-born Scottish footballer, currently playing for Farsley Celtic. His father and twin brother, both named David, were also footballers.

He played in the Football League for Oldham Athletic (where he progressed through the youth ranks), Oxford United, Mansfield Town and Chester City but was unable to find a new club after being released by Chester in 2006 despite being a regular all season. While at Mansfield in 2004-05, McNiven was diagnosed with testicular cancer ^[1] but he returned to action a few months later.

After spending time with Morecambe (without making an appearance), Fleetwood Town and Guiseley, McNiven joined Conference National newcomers Farsley Celtic ahead of the 2007-08 season. His debut on August 11, 2007 saw him come up against his twin brother who was playing for Stafford Rangers. It was Scott who came out on top, as Farsley clinched a 1-0 win.

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^ "Scott McNiven - Best Wishes", Trust Oldham Online, 2004-11-08. Retrieved on 2008-01-03.

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1 Morgan • 2 Jackson • 4 Iqbal • 5 Crossley • 7 Knowles • 8 Bambrook • 9 Reeves • 11 Watson • 12 Stabb • 13 Cuss • 14 Stamer • 15 Sugden • 16 McNiven • 17 Allanson • 18 Downes • 20 Tuck • 21 Thrackray • 22 R. Serrant • 23 Whitman • 25 Camfield • 26 McGuire • 27 Krief • 28 Cooper • 29 Smith • 30 Wilberforce • 31 Aspden • 32 Torpey • 35 Heath • 39 Prendergast • Manager: Deacey