Career
He played as a centre half or left half. Nisbet played for Maxwelltown Volunteers in Scotland before joining Lincoln City in August 1906. He appeared in 26 games in 1907-1908, at the end of which Lincoln failed to be re-elected to the Football League.
He again played regularly in 1908-1909, contributing to Lincoln winning the Midland League title, after which they were re-elected to the Football League.
Nisbet played his last competitive game for the club exactly three years after his debut, in a 5–0 defeat at Leeds City.
