He was a tenacious midfield player, full of flair and eagerness, who would always give 100% wherever he played.
However, his career was all too often offset by his problems off the field.
Mickey's football career began with Wrexham, having been spotted playing for Conwy, Clwyd and North Wales Schoolboys.
His all action style of play and elusive runs down the flank finally helped Wrexham to promotion to the Second Division for the first time in the club's history in 1978. Prior to that he had played in many of the Red Dragons' cup exploits, both at home and abroad.
This prompted Manchester United to shell out £300,000 to prize him away from the Racecourse. Spells at several other clubs followed, notably Everton, Chelsea and Stoke City before returning to North Wales.
Mickey's second spell with Wrexham proved to be just as fulfilling as his first, as he hit the national headlines with a superbly taken free-kick to pave the way towards knocking the Football League Champions, Arsenal out of the FA Cup in January 1992.
The next season was to be his last, as made only eight league appearances for Wrexham as the side clinched promotion to the Second Division. Mickey will always be remembered at Wrexham for his achievements for the club.
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