Micky Higham

OVERALL STATISTICS

BIRTHAGESIGNED ONFROM
18-09-1980
N/A
2001
Leigh Centurions
DEBUTLAST MATCHLEFT
25-02-2001 v Whitehaven Warriors
Bradford Bulls
2005- Bradford Bulls
CAREERAPPEARANCES (SUBS)
2001- 200
116 (66)
TRIESGOALSDGOALSPTS
35
0
0
140

Biography of Micky Higham



HERITAGE NO : 1105
Michael Higham by Dave Dooley:

Mick Higham was born in Billinge on the 18th of September, 1980 and raised in the grand Lancashire town of Leigh. Ian Millward had tutored Higham whilst undertaking the coaches role with Leigh Centurions and so it was no surprise when Mick was brought to Knowsley Road as cover for the great Keiron Cunningham. Blessed with lightning speed off the mark and a keen sense of a gap in any defence, Mick had limited opportunities to demonstrate his prowess in his first season with the Saints. In 2001 he played 13 matches including 11 as substitute. Nevertheless, it was clear to all spectators that he had the qualities to become a vital part of the Saints` set-up.

His value as an impact player was clearly demonstrated in the 2002 season as Mick participated in 35 matches scoring 8 tries in the process. He was perfect for picking up the pace at the acting half back with darting runs that would put any defence on the back foot. He claimed his first major honour when coming on as a substitute in the epic Grand Final of 2002 when Saints edged home against Bradford Bulls by 19 points to 18.

A career threatening injury to Keiron Cunningham during the Kiwi Test Series at the end of the 2001 season provided Mick with a platform to develop his talents from the start of the 2003 season. A hat trick coming on from the substitutes bench in the home league match against London threw Mick into the national spotlight. When KC returned to the side Mick was gifted a half back role as Tommy Martyn decided to develop his coaching career with hometown Leigh. He took to the role like a duck to water inspiring Saints to a ten match unbeaten run in the second half of the season. By then, Mick was scoring tries for fun and he added two braces of touchdowns in away league games against Castleford and Bradford. In the latter match, a 35 points to nil drubbing of the Bulls, Mick should have had a hat trick but the referee failed to refer the obvious touchdown to the video referee.

At the start of the 2004 campaign Mick and the Saints hit a purple patch of form. Mick`s introduction into any contest found other packs on the back foot. His smart play was one the main factors which propelled the Saints on one of their most memorable Challenge Cup runs. The Challenge Cup road to Cardiff saw Saints collecting the biggest scalps in the game. A stunning away victory against Brdaford was followed up with home victories against Leeds and Hull both of whom showed tremendous resistance. A high flying and confident Huddersfield team were dumped by forty points in the glorious Warrington sunshine on semi-final day. However Mick will recall that day with great sadness. Mick stumbled as he undertook a pre-match warm-up at the HJ Stadium. The Saints` backroom staff withdrew Mick from the contest. The ultimate news was disastrous as Mick was diagnosed with a hairline fracture which would cruelly rule him out of the Challenge Cup Final in Cardiff.

After a a few months Mick rejoined the fray but the notorious betting scandal and key injuries had left the second half of the season in tatters. Nevertheless, some outstanding performances forced new Great Britain coach, Brian Noble, to include Mick in the Tri-Nations set-up. Thus, as the competition climaxed Mick made his debut at the highest level in the international game - thoroughly deserved too! At the commencement of the 2005 campaign Mick didn`t realise that it would his last season for the Saints. His contributons through the season were instrumental in Saints` finishing top of the ladder by the end of the season. His form presuade Brian Noble to include Mick in the GB Tri-Nations squad. A bizarre transfer triangle witnessed Saints dispatching Mick to Bradford and on the same day the Bulls exchanging Higham for Terry Newton. By this time He has scored a very creditable 35 tries for the Saints Club from 116 appearances.



SEASON STATISTICS

Season (Official Matches)TriesGoalsDGoalsMatches
2001 2 0 0 14
2002 8 0 0 35
200315 0 0 33
20043 0 0 16
2005 7 0 0 18
TOTALS:35 0 0 116
Season (Other Matches)TriesGoalsDGoalsMatches
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20010001
20021002
20040001
20051002
TOTALS:2007

ALL MATCHES

DateMatchPosOpponentsCompVenueFTFTOTGDG
26th Dec 2000 --
L
 9 Wigan Warriors* Fr A 20 40 VIEW
5th Jan 2001 --
W
 25 Salford City Reds* Fr H 46 20 VIEW
25th Feb 2001 1
W
 9 Whitehaven SCCC5 A 34 22 1 VIEW
11th May 2001 2
W
 17 Halifax Blue Sox SL H 32 26 VIEW
18th May 2001 3
W
 17 Salford City Reds SL H 66 16 VIEW
2nd Jun 2001 --NPS
W
 17 Bradford Bulls SL H 38 26 VIEW
8th Jun 2001 4
W
 17 London Broncos SL H 22 14 VIEW
17th Jun 2001 5
W
 17 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats SL A 36 26 VIEW
22nd Jun 2001 6
L
 17 Wigan Warriors SL H 28 29 VIEW
30th Jun 2001 7
L
 17 Hull FC SL A 28 34 VIEW
7th Jul 2001 8
W
 9 Warrington Wolves SL H 70 16 1 VIEW
13th Jul 2001 9
W
 17 Leeds Rhinos SL H 46 24 VIEW
22nd Jul 2001 10
W
 17 Halifax Blue Sox SL A 46 22 VIEW
29th Jul 2001 11
W
 17 Salford City Reds SL A 56 18 VIEW
14th Sep 2001 12
L
 17 Wigan Warriors SL A 6 40 VIEW
22nd Sep 2001 13
W
 9 Leeds Rhinos SLEPO H 38 30 VIEW
6th Oct 2001 14
L
 17 Wigan Warriors SLEF A 10 44 VIEW
9th Jan 2002 --
L
 9 Warrington Wolves* Fr A 4 48 1 VIEW
28th Jan 2002 --
W
 19 Widnes Vikings* Fr H 24 10 VIEW
10th Feb 2002 15
W
 17 Oldham KNGCC4 A 40 6 VIEW
23rd Feb 2002 16
W
 17 Warrington Wolves KNGCC5 A 36 14 1 VIEW
2nd Mar 2002 17
W
 17 Widnes Vikings SL A 15 14 VIEW
8th Mar 2002 18
W
 17 Salford Reds SL H 34 2 VIEW
17th Mar 2002 19
W
 17 Halifax Blue Sox KNGCC6 A 26 20 VIEW
22nd Mar 2002 20
W
 17 Hull SL H 33 14 VIEW
28th Mar 2002 21
L
 17 London Broncos SL A 6 40 VIEW
1st Apr 2002 22
W
 17 Wigan Warriors SL H 19 0 VIEW
6th Apr 2002 23
W
 9 Leeds Rhinos SL H 30 26 VIEW
14th Apr 2002 24
W
 17 Leeds Rhinos KNGCCSF N 42 16 VIEW
20th Apr 2002 25
L
 6 Bradford Bulls SL A 22 54 VIEW
27th Apr 2002 26
L
 17 Wigan Warriors KNGCCF N 12 21 VIEW
7th May 2002 27
L
 17 Castleford Tigers SL A 22 36 VIEW
19th May 2002 28
W
 9 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats SL A 48 6 VIEW
24th May 2002 29
W
 9 Widnes Vikings SL H 56 6 2 VIEW
1st Jun 2002 30
W
 9 Salford Reds SL A 28 24 VIEW
7th Jun 2002 31
W
 17 Leeds Rhinos SL A 41 14 2 VIEW
21st Jun 2002 32
W
 9 Castleford Tigers SL H 26 16 VIEW
28th Jun 2002 33
W
 17 Bradford Bulls SL H 34 26 VIEW
4th Jul 2002 34
W
 17 Hull SL A 32 30 VIEW
19th Jul 2002 35
W
 9 London Broncos SL H 22 14 VIEW
26th Jul 2002 36
W
 9 Halifax Blue Sox SL A 21 18 VIEW
30th Jul 2002 37
L
 17 Wigan Warriors SL A 8 22 VIEW
3rd Aug 2002 38
W
 17 Warrington Wolves SL H 72 2 VIEW
9th Aug 2002 39
W
 13 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats SL H 34 2 VIEW
16th Aug 2002 40
W
 17 Bradford Bulls SL A 50 22 VIEW
23rd Aug 2002 41
W
 17 Halifax Blue Sox SL H 64 0 VIEW
30th Aug 2002 42
W
 17 Leeds Rhinos SL H 38 18 VIEW
8th Sep 2002 43
L
 7 Wigan Warriors SL A 8 48 VIEW
13th Sep 2002 44
W
 9 Hull SL H 64 10 2 VIEW
22nd Sep 2002 45
W
 9 London Broncos SL A 18 16 VIEW
5th Oct 2002 46
L
 17 Bradford Bulls SLQSF H 26 28 VIEW
11th Oct 2002 47
W
 17 Wigan Warriors SLEF H 24 8 VIEW
19th Oct 2002 48
W
 17 Bradford Bulls SLGF N 19 18 VIEW
25th Oct 2002 49
L
 7 New Zealand Tour H 26 38 1 VIEW
8th Feb 2003 50
W
 9 Union Treiziste Catalane PCC4 A 70 6 VIEW
14th Feb 2003 51
L
 14 Sydney City Roosters WCC N 0 38 VIEW
21st Feb 2003 52
W
 17 Bradford Bulls SL H 46 22 1 VIEW
28th Feb 2003 53
W
 9 Batley Bulldogs PCC5 H 38 12 VIEW
8th Mar 2003 54
W
 15 Widnes Vikings SL A 22 4 VIEW
16th Mar 2003 55
W
 9 Salford City Reds PCC6 A 54 6 VIEW
21st Mar 2003 56
W
 9 Castleford Tigers SL H 54 12 1 VIEW
30th Mar 2003 57
L
 9 Huddersfield Giants SL A 22 36 VIEW
5th Apr 2003 58
L
 15 Leeds Rhinos SL H 16 24 VIEW
12th Apr 2003 59
L
 9 Leeds Rhinos PCCSF ** N 26 33 VIEW
18th Apr 2003 60
L
 9 Wigan Warriors SL A 22 24 1 VIEW
21st Apr 2003 61
W
 17 Warrington Wolves SL H 56 6 1 VIEW
9th May 2003 62
L
 9 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats SL H 10 16 VIEW
16th May 2003 63
W
 17 London Broncos SL H 62 16 3 VIEW
26th May 2003 64
L
 14 Hull FC SL A 6 30 VIEW
1st Jun 2003 65
D
 17 Warrington Wolves SL A 30 30 VIEW
6th Jun 2003 66
L
 17 Wigan Warriors SL H 34 38 VIEW
13th Jun 2003 67
L
 17 Leeds Rhinos SL A 14 20 VIEW
20th Jun 2003 68
W
 7 Halifax SL H 58 2 1 VIEW
27th Jun 2003 69
W
 7 Bradford Bulls SL A 35 0 2 VIEW
4th Jul 2003 70
W
 7 Widnes Vikings SL H 32 18 VIEW
11th Jul 2003 71
W
 7 Castleford Tigers SL A 46 32 2 VIEW
18th Jul 2003 72
W
 7 Huddersfield Giants SL H 22 18 VIEW
27th Jul 2003 73
W
 7 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats SL A 36 15 VIEW
3rd Aug 2003 74
W
 7 London Broncos SL A 30 18 1 VIEW
9th Aug 2003 75
W
 7 Hull FC SL H 28 18 VIEW
24th Aug 2003 76
L
 7 Hull FC SL A 18 42 1 VIEW
31st Aug 2003 77
W
 7 Widnes Vikings SL A 40 4 1 VIEW
5th Sep 2003 78
L
 7 Wigan Warriors SL H 4 28 VIEW
12th Sep 2003 79
L
 17 Leeds Rhinos SL A 20 30 VIEW
19th Sep 2003 80
L
 16 Bradford Bulls SL H 18 22 VIEW
26th Sep 2003 81
W
 16 London Broncos SLEPO H 24 6 VIEW
3rd Oct 2003 82
L
 16 Wigan Warriors SLESF A 24 40 VIEW
12th Feb 2004 --
W
 9 Widnes Vikings* Fr H 36 14 VIEW
20th Feb 2004 83
W
 14 Hull FC SL H 30 16 VIEW
29th Feb 2004 84
W
 15 Bradford Bulls PCC4 A 30 10 VIEW
6th Mar 2004 85
W
 15 London Broncos SL A 26 12 VIEW
13th Mar 2004 86
W
 13 Leeds Rhinos PCC5 H 24 14 VIEW
19th Mar 2004 87
W
 15 Widnes Vikings SL H 38 20 VIEW
28th Mar 2004 88
W
 15 Hull FC PCC6 H 31 26 VIEW
2nd Apr 2004 89
W
 15 Castleford Tigers SL A 22 14 VIEW
9th Apr 2004 90
D
 15 Wigan Warriors SL H 21 21 VIEW
16th Apr 2004 91
W
 15 Salford City Reds SL H 40 4 1 VIEW
25th Apr 2004 --NPS
W
 15 Huddersfield Giants PCCSF N 46 6 VIEW
8th Aug 2004 92
L
 16 Salford City Reds SL A 20 30 1 VIEW
13th Aug 2004 93
L
 9 London Broncos SL H 22 28 VIEW
27th Aug 2004 94
W
 9 Huddersfield Giants SL H 48 12 VIEW
5th Sep 2004 95
W
 7 Warrington Wolves SL A 26 24 1 VIEW
10th Sep 2004 96
L
 7 Leeds Rhinos SL H 19 25 VIEW
17th Sep 2004 97
L
 9 Bradford Bulls SL A 24 64 VIEW
25th Sep 2004 98
L
 9 Wigan Warriors SLEPO A 12 18 VIEW
20th Jan 2005 --
W
 9 Widnes Vikings* Fr A 22 16 VIEW
2nd Feb 2005 --
W
 9 Hull FC* Fr H 28 18 1 VIEW
11th Feb 2005 99
W
 9 Widnes Vikings SL H 40 18 1 VIEW
18th Feb 2005 100
L
 9 Leeds Rhinos SL A 18 30 VIEW
25th Feb 2005 101
W
 7 Huddersfield Giants SL H 34 24 VIEW
4th Mar 2005 102
W
 7 Warrington Wolves SL A 18 16 1 VIEW
11th Mar 2005 103
W
 9 Salford City Reds SL H 46 12 VIEW
3rd Apr 2005 104
W
 14 Huddersfield Giants PCC4 A 26 22 VIEW
8th Apr 2005 105
W
 14 Leigh Centurions SL H 60 16 VIEW
16th Apr 2005 106
W
 7 London Broncos SL A 30 20 VIEW
24th Apr 2005 107
W
 7 Huddersfield Giants SL A 36 22 2 VIEW
29th Apr 2005 108
W
 14 Warrington Wolves SL H 31 30 1 VIEW
6th May 2005 109
W
 14 York City Knights PCC5 H 62 0 VIEW
13th May 2005 110
L
 14 Hull FC SL A 6 44 VIEW
21st May 2005 111
W
 14 Widnes Vikings SL A 29 22 1 VIEW
4th Sep 2005 112
W
 14 Leigh Centurions SL A 78 4 1 VIEW
9th Sep 2005 113
W
 14 Wigan Warriors SL A 38 12 VIEW
17th Sep 2005 114
L
 9 Bradford Bulls SL H 18 32 VIEW
30th Sep 2005 115
L
 14 Leeds Rhinos SLQSF H 16 19 VIEW
7th Oct 2005 116
L
 17 Bradford Bulls SLEF H 18 23 VIEW
*Unofficial Match. **Non Playing Sub.
WINS : 85 | LOSSES : 38 | DRAWS : 2

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