Marcus Bignot
| Date of birth | 22 August 1974 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
Marcus Bignot also played for Birmingham City, Telford United, Brackley Town and Sollihull Moors.
He joined Bristol Rovers in August 2000 and scored his first-ever senior goal in only his second match for his new club in the 2-1 Worthington Cup victory at Plymouth Argyle.
Marcus followed this up with a goal for the Pirates after just 27 seconds against Bristol City at Ashton Gate, setting a new record for the quickest strike in a Bristol 'derby'.
One of the most consistent players for Rovers during the 2000-01 season, he subsequently followed his old manager Ian Holloway to Queens Park Rangers.
Having initially appeared as a right wing back for the Loftus Road club, he later switched to a central midfield role where his ball-winning talents were much in evidence.
Marcus returned to QPR in March 2004 with a contract to June 2005 that was extended to June 2007 in March 2005.
However, he was made available for transfer in May 2006 prior to agreeing a new one-year contract in June 2007.
After a loan spell, Marcus joined Millwall in January 2008 with a contract to June 2009.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster Harriers | 01 Jul 1997 | 01 Sep 1997 | |
| Crewe Alexandra | 01 Sep 1997 | 03 Aug 2000 | |
| Bristol Rovers | 03 Aug 2000 | 16 Mar 2001 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 16 Mar 2001 | 08 Aug 2002 | |
| Rushden and Diamonds | 08 Aug 2002 | 25 Mar 2004 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 25 Mar 2004 | 14 Jan 2008 | |
| Millwall | 09 Nov 2007 | 09 Jan 2008 | L |
| Millwall | 16 Jan 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Oldham Athletic | 31 Aug 2009 | 01 Feb 2010 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 16 Feb 2010 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1998-99 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Bristol Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Bristol Rovers | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Bristol Rovers | League Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Bristol Rovers | League Division 2 | 26 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Queens Park Rangers | League Division 1 | 8 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Queens Park Rangers | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Queens Park Rangers | League Division 2 | 41 | 4 |
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| 2002-03 | Rushden and Diamonds | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2002-03 | Rushden and Diamonds | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Division 3 | 33 |
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| 2003-04 | Queens Park Rangers | League Division 2 | 6 |
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| 2003-04 | Rushden and Diamonds | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Rushden and Diamonds | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Division 2 | 35 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 41 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 44 |
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| 2005-06 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 32 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Millwall | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Millwall | League One | 17 | 5 |
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| 2007-08 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Millwall | League One | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2002 | Swansea City v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Torquay United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Oct 2002 | Coventry City v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 8-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Cambridge United v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 4-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Hull City v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Boston United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Rochdale v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Darlington | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Kidderminster Harriers v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Lincoln City v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Nov 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Bristol Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Exeter City v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 3-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Macclesfield Town v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Scunthorpe United v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Oxford United | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Shrewsbury Town | W | 5-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Torquay United v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Kidderminster Harriers v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Cambridge United | W | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Oxford United v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Swansea City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Darlington v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Southend United v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v York City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v AFC Bournemouth | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Hull City | W | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Bury v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Boston United v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Rochdale | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Bristol Rovers v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Lincoln City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Carlisle United v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Macclesfield Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Leyton Orient v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 May 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Hartlepool United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Luton Town v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2003 | West Ham United v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 3-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Queens Park Rangers | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Brentford | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Notts County v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | AFC Bournemouth v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Stockport County | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Barnsley v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Chesterfield | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Oct 2003 | Oxford United v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 0-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Sheffield Wednesday v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Blackpool v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Wrexham | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Grimsby Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Nov 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Luton Town | L | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 08 Nov 2003 | Swansea City v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Hartlepool United v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Colchester United | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Port Vale v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Dec 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Bristol City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Dec 2003 | Peterborough United v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Jan 2004 | Queens Park Rangers v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Luton Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Jan 2004 | Plymouth Argyle v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Feb 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Wrexham v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Mar 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Mar 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Peterborough United | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Mar 2004 | Bristol City v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Notts County | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Mar 2004 | Brentford v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1996-97 | England | Semi-Professional | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 08 Apr 1997 | Netherlands v England | D | 0-0 | Semi-Professional | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.