Danny Higginbotham
Born: December 29, 1978 (age 41)
Height: 6'0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Manchester, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2003-2006 | Southampton |
| 2006-2007 | Stoke City | |
| 2007-2008 | Sunderland | |
| 2008-2013 | Stoke City | |
| → 2012 | Nottingham Forest (loan) | |
| → 2012 | Ipswich Town (loan) | |
| 2013 | Sheffield United | |
| 2013-2014 | Chester FC | |
Sports Mole has 79 articles about Danny Higginbotham. Articles 1 to 40:
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.
Aug 23, 14:36
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.
Sep 14, 21:51
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.
May 11, 21:57
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.
Apr 18, 22:40
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.
Mar 31, 18:17
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.
Mar 31, 12:39
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".
Feb 11, 12:55
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.
Feb 1, 23:07
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.
Dec 9, 17:24
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.
Dec 4, 06:00
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.
Nov 12, 12:19
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.
Nov 2, 11:10
Danny Higginbotham hails "outstanding" Jack Butland
Talking to Sports Mole, Danny Higginbotham is full of praise for Stoke City and England goalkeeper Jack Butland.
Oct 17, 09:00
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.
Oct 16, 14:00
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.
Oct 16, 10:00
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.
Jul 16, 12:43
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.
Jul 14, 12:35
Danny Higginbotham: 'No Bastian Schweinsteiger concerns'
Danny Higginbotham tells Sports Mole that Manchester United's signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger is not a gamble.
Jul 14, 10:38
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.
Jul 13, 16:57
Danny Higginbotham expects Radamel Falcao departure
Danny Higginbotham is not expecting Manchester United to sign Colombian striker Radamel Falcao on a permanent basis.
May 4, 12:51
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.
May 4, 09:40
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.
May 3, 10:18
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.
Apr 17, 08:00
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.
Nov 15, 08:28
Manchester derby: 10 talking points
Sports Mole picks out 10 talking points to have arisen from the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 3, 11:47
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.
Nov 2, 11:36
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.
Nov 2, 10:55
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.
Nov 1, 12:24
Danny Higginbotham previews Manchester derby
Sports Mole looks ahead to tomorrow's Manchester derby with former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham.
Nov 1, 11:13
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.
Oct 29, 20:00
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.
Aug 27, 10:56
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.
Aug 13, 16:48
Danny Higginbotham tips Germany to win World Cup
Danny Higginbotham expects Germany to beat Argentina 2-1 in this evening's World Cup final.
Jul 13, 14:57
Danny Higginbotham happy with Manchester United's start
Danny Higginbotham says that Manchester United should be "delighted" with their first six Premier League fixtures.
Jun 18, 14:34
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".
Apr 1, 15:47
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.
Mar 31, 11:24
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.
Mar 30, 09:36
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.
Mar 29, 12:17
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.
Mar 29, 09:31
Danny Higginbotham: Neil Warnock "great appointment" for Nottingham Forest
Former Nottingham Forest defender Danny Higginbotham backs reports that Neil Warnock is to become the club's new manager.
Mar 24, 12:24
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