1973, but played for Great Baddow in the Essex Olympian League in the 1977–78 season. Personal life Nicholas was born in West Ham, Essex, in 1938. While still playing football, he trained as a cabinet-maker and opened a DIY shop in Chelmsford. This developed into a successful interior design business which he passed on to sons Tony and Kevin. He and wife Darlene were keen golfers. In later life, Nicholas was treated for leukaemia. He died in a London hospital in September 2005 at the age of 67. References 1938 births 2005 deaths Footballers from West Ham English footballers England youth international footballers Association football forwards Chelsea F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Dartford F.C. players Cambridge United F.C. players Ebbsfleet United F.C. players Folkestone F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players