Nigel Anthony Batch (born 9 November 1957) is an English former

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who played in the

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for Derby County,

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, Grimsby Town,

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and Stockport County. He was Lincoln City's

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as they won the

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title, and a member of Darlington's squad as they won the same title in 1989–90.

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1957 births Living people English footballers Association football goalkeepers Grimsby Town F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players {{England-footy-goalkeeper-stub