Paul Nixon (born 23 September 1963 in

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, England) is a former professional

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who played for Bristol Rovers and represented New Zealand at international level.

International career

Nixon made his All Whites debut as a substitute in a 1–0 win over Taiwan on 6 March 1988 and he ended his international playing career with 4 A-international caps to his credit, his final cap in a 0–1 loss to Saudi Arabia on 24 April 1993. He went on to coach Melville United and the women's team Claudeland Rovers.

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