Mick Heathcote
| Date of birth | 10 September 1965 |
| Place of birth | Kelloe |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Heathcote fought back from injury to win a new one-year contract for Plymouth at the start of last season. Unfortunately he suffered a further injury during the pre-season and it was not until October that he appeared in the first team. He bolstered the centre of Argyle's defence on his return but was again sidelined in December and failed to make a recovery before the end of the campaign. His commanding influence over the Pilgrims' team was sorely missed and it is hoped that he is able to return for the start of the 2001-02 season. This popular figure at Home Park has been with a testimonial match due to take place against Sunderland at the end of July.
Heathcote retired from senior football due to a back injury in January 2003.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spennymoor United | 19 Aug 1987 | ||
| Sunderland | 19 Aug 1987 | 12 Jul 1990 | |
| Halifax Town | 17 Dec 1987 | 17 Feb 1988 | L |
| York City | 04 Jan 1990 | 04 Feb 1990 | L |
| Shrewsbury Town | 12 Jul 1990 | 12 Sep 1991 | |
| Cambridge United | 12 Sep 1991 | 27 Jul 1995 | |
| Plymouth Argyle | 27 Jul 1995 | 30 Jun 2001 | |
| Shrewsbury Town | 06 Aug 2001 | 10 Jan 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1991-92 | Cambridge United | League Division Two Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Plymouth Argyle | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Plymouth Argyle | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Plymouth Argyle | League Division 3 | 4 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Shrewsbury Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Shrewsbury Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Shrewsbury Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Shrewsbury Town | League Division 3 | 33 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Shrewsbury Town | League Division 3 | 6 |
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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 | |
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| 11 Aug 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Shrewsbury Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Hartlepool United | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Shrewsbury Town | L | 3-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Oxford United v Shrewsbury Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Aug 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v York City | W | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Bristol Rovers v Shrewsbury Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Sep 2001 | Mansfield Town v Shrewsbury Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 4-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Rochdale | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Swansea City v Shrewsbury Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Shrewsbury Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Oct 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Hull City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Leyton Orient v Shrewsbury Town | W | 2-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Chesterfield | L | 0-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Torquay United v Shrewsbury Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Nov 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Darlington | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Shrewsbury Town | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Carlisle United v Shrewsbury Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Southend United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Exeter City | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Shrewsbury Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Leyton Orient | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Mansfield Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Kidderminster Harriers v Shrewsbury Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Rochdale v Shrewsbury Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Swansea City | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Halifax Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Exeter City v Shrewsbury Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Shrewsbury Town | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Torquay United | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Lincoln City v Shrewsbury Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Carlisle United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Southend United v Shrewsbury Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Luton Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | York City v Shrewsbury Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Southend United v Shrewsbury Town | W | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Aug 2002 | Bury v Shrewsbury Town | L | 4-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Lincoln City | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.