Colin Nixon (born 8 September 1978) is a retired footballer from Northern Ireland who was the technical director of Glentoran Academy.
Son of Alice and Hugh Nixon, Colin has a large football related family and has three children.
[2][3] At the end of the 2012/13 Danske Bank Premiership season, Nixon was informed that he would not have his contract renewed.
Nixon received a standing ovation before, during and after the game as the Glentoran fans paid tribute to a true club legend.
He lifted the cup alongside goalkeeper Elliott Morris who was Glentoran Captain for the day.