Geoffrey Owen Nulty was born in Prescot on 13th February 1949 and signed for Town in 1965, making his debut against Barrow Reserves at Holker Street. In two short years, he became the youngest captain in Town’s history before he was spotted by Stoke City scouts. His career took off when transferred to Burnley in 1968, where he scored 20 goals in 130 games. Out of favour at Turf Moor, Geoff moved to Newcastle United under manager Gordon Lee in 1974, making 101 appearances (11 goals) before re-joining Lee at Everton for a fee of £40,000 in 1978.

Nulty made only 27 league appearances with The Toffees, scoring twice, before his playing career came to an abrupt end following a poor tackle by Liverpool’s Jimmy Case in the Merseyside derby on 1st March 1980, the same day the legendary Dixie Dean collapsed and died at Goodison Park. However, returning to fitness, Geoff Nulty was appointed assistant manager by Gordon Lee and made significant contributions up to the time Howard Kendall took over the reins. He later followed Lee to Preston North End in the same capacity.

A robust defender, he obtained a degree in Social Sciences with the Open University, studying during his playing days.