Nicholas Leonard "Nick" Fenton (born 23 November 1979) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender. He is currently playing for Morecambe, having previously played for Manchester City, Notts County, A.F.C. Bournemouth, Doncaster Rovers, Grimsby Town and Rotherham United. Preston born Fenton came through the youth ranks of Premiership side Manchester City, however he was promoted to the clubs first team squad a few months after the clubs relegation in the summer of 1996. By the time Fenton was given his first team debut City had suffered a further relegation into the third tier of English football. On 19 August 1998 Fenton earned his first appearance for City when he started the match in a 7–1 English League Cup victory over Notts County at Maine Road. City earned promotion back to the First Division in May 1999 via the play-offs following a penalty shootout victory over Gillingham at Wembley Stadium, however Fenton although a squad member had not been involved in first team action since February.