Career
He played as a centre forward. Nicol was born in Saltcoats, Scotland, and played in Scottish Junior football before joining Manchester United in January 1928. He moved on to Brighton in May 1929, and was their leading scorer in the 1930-1931 season with 31 goals in all competitions.
He had a season in the Irish League with Glenavon before returning to England to play for Gillingham and then for French club Remote Control Roubaix.
He died in Ardrossan at the age of 65.