Norman Whiteside

Soccer Player

Birthday May 7, 1965

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Belfast, Ireland

Age 59 years old

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About

Retired Irish soccer player who played for teams like Manchester United and Everton FC. He played the positions of midfielder and striker. He shares some of his thoughts and personal life on his NormanWhiteside Twitter where he has amassed over 100,000 followers.

Before Fame

He began his senior career playing for Manchester in 1982. He previously played for the club's youth academy from 1978 to 1982.

Trivia

While playing for Manchester, he was given the nickname "Shankill Skinhead" by fans.

Family Life

He married his wife Julie in October 1987. They had three children together and eventually split up in 2001. He later remarried to a woman named Denise.

Associated With

In his youth, he was often compared to George Best because both of them grew up in the same area, played for the same team, and were discovered by the same scout.