Sheffield United: Higginbotham plots a way forward
Published: 01 March 2013
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BUT for the persuasive powers of Sir Alex Ferguson, Danny Higginbotham could have been preparing to confront former team mate Paul Scholes tomorrow afternoon, writes James Shield.
Scholes, who spent three years working with the Sheffield United defender at Old Trafford, planned to finish his career with hometown club Oldham Athletic before the wily old Scot convinced him to remain a red instead.
Higginbotham harbours a similar ambition. The subject of his affections, however, resides 20 miles away along the A560.
“I’m from Altrincham and, when I’m too old to be playing professionally, I want to see out my career with them,” Higginbotham told The Star earlier this week. “I used to go and watch them with my mates and I’ve got a framed shirt on my wall at home. Lots of autographs too.
“Players like Nick Daws, Jeff Wealands, Ken McKenna and Paul Showler were legends. We used to idolise them from the terraces. Altrincham might not be the most glamorous side in the world but they were the team I grew up supporting so pull on their shirt at some stage would be great.”