Career
Haigh started his career at Hull City, where he made 180 league appearances. He also represented England under-21"s during his spell with the club In 1980, he moved on to Carlisle United, making over 200 appearances before being released in 1987.
He signed for Hartlepool United, and made a total of 63 first-team appearances for the club
In the middle of the 1988-1989 season he broke two bones in his back, caused by a heavy landing in an match against Wigan Athletic, forcing him to retire from football at the age of 30. He now works as a financial advisor.