He began his career as a provisional signing with Celtic, who farmed him out to Scottish Junior Football club St Anthony's.

Luton Town hit back midway through the second half after Forest's opening goalscorer Roy Dwight broke his leg in the 33rd minute.

Forest had further personnel issue when cramp reduced Bill Whare to little more than a hobbling spectator.

There Quigley was to enjoy the club's arguably most famous moment when they beat West Ham United 3–0 in the 1968-69 FA Cup.

In 1970 he went on to coach at Doncaster Rovers including a spell as caretaker manager from November 1974 to February 1975.