| Nicky Summerbee | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Nicky Summerbee | |
| Date of birth | 26 August 1971 | |
| Place of birth | Altrincham, England | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | None | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1989–1994 | Swindon Town | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1989–1994 1994–1997 1997–2001 2001 2001 2001–2002 2002–2003 2003–2006 2005 2005 2006 |
Swindon Town Manchester City Sunderland Bolton Wanderers Manchester City Nottingham Forest Leicester City Bradford City → Swindon Town (loan) → Tranmere Rovers (loan) Tamworth |
112 (6) 131 (6) 94 (7) 9 (1) 0 (0) 17 (2) 29 (0) 68 (4) 1 (0) 6 (0) 4 (0) |
| National team | ||
| 1993 1994 |
England U21 England B |
3 (1) 1 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Nicky Summerbee (born 26 August 1971 in Manchester) is an English footballer who is currently unattached. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
He had trials at Manchester United, Leicester City, and Norwich City, before joining Swindon Town; where his father, former England international Mike Summerbee, had connections. PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here Swindon Town Football Club is an English football club based in Swindon, Wiltshire, who currently play in League One. Mike Summerbee (born 15 December 1942 in Preston) is an English footballer, who played in the successful Manchester City side of His grandfather, George Summerbee, and great uncle, Gordon Summerbee, had also been professional footballers. George Summerbee (born 22 October 1914, Winchester; died 19 April 1955, Cirencester) was an English professional
Nicky played 112 games in seven years for the Robins, scoring six goals before Manchester City paid £1. TalkManchester City FC before changing verbs to singular --> Manchester City Football Club is an English professional football club 3million for his services.
On 10 May 1994, Summerbee won an England 'B' cap in a match against Northern Ireland 'B' at Hillsborough. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) England B is a secondary football team run occasionally as support for the England national football team. Hillsborough Stadium is the home of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club in Sheffield, England.
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Manchester City
Summerbee joined Manchester City in 1994. TalkManchester City FC before changing verbs to singular --> Manchester City Football Club is an English professional football club Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) His father Mike had become a household name at the club being part of the successful City team of the late 1960's and early 1970's and also being part of the star trio of Mike Summerbee, Francis Lee and Colin Bell. Mike Summerbee (born 15 December 1942 in Preston) is an English footballer, who played in the successful Manchester City side of Francis Henry Lee (born 29 April 1944 in Westhoughton, near Bolton, Lancashire) is a former professional footballer Colin Bell MBE ( 26 February 1946) is a former English football player who was born in Hesleden, County Durham Nicky joined the team at a time when manager Brian Horton also brought in Peter Beagrie, Uwe Rosler and Paul Walsh. Brian Horton (born 4 February 1949 in Hednesford, Staffordshire) is an English football manager currently working as the assistant Peter Sidney Beagrie (born 28 November 1965 in Middlesbrough) is a former English footballer who played as a left-winger Uwe Rösler (born 15 November 1968 in Altenburg, East Germany) is a German football manager who as of January 2007 is Paul Anthony Walsh (born 1 October 1962 in Plumstead, London) was a diminutive and pacy centre forward who shot to fame in the In his first season Manchester City finished towards the bottom end of the Premiership table. Then chairman Francis Lee replaced manager Brian Horton with Alan Ball who failed to manage the team to increased success. Francis Henry Lee (born 29 April 1944 in Westhoughton, near Bolton, Lancashire) is a former professional footballer Brian Horton (born 4 February 1949 in Hednesford, Staffordshire) is an English football manager currently working as the assistant Alan James Ball Jr, MBE (12 May 1945 &ndash 25 April 2007 was an English professional footballer and football club manager The team were relegated to the first division. In 1997, Summerbee reached the pinnacle of his playing career when he joined Sunderland in a £1million-rated swap deal involving Craig Russell. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional Association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, which plays in Craig Russell (born February 4, 1974) is a former professional football player from South Shields, England.
Sunderland
Summerbee made his Sunderland debut on 15 November 1997, against Portsmouth at Fratton Park, as a second half substitute for Martin Smith. Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional Association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, which plays in Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. Fratton Park is the home stadium of Portsmouth FC, and is situated in the English city-port of Portsmouth. With trademark un-tucked shirt and orange edged boots, Summerbee capped his debut by notching the final goal in a 4–1 victory, scoring with a satisfying low drive. Nicky played out the rest of the season on the right hand side of midfield, quietly effective but overshadowed by the flair of Allan Johnston on the opposite flank.
His nonchalant, some might say lazy-looking, style of play made him an easy target for the Wearmouth boo-boys, anxious for prey since the departure of Gareth Hall. Gareth Hall (born 20 March 1969 in Croydon) is an English born former Welsh international football player Summerbee also fell foul of the Maine Road faithful at times, not least because he always played in the imposing shadow of his father. This article is about the stadium for the football club see Maine Road F
The following season saw his treatment from sections of the crowd improve, before finally winning the boo boys over once and for all with an excellent display in the 2–2 draw at Norwich.
Promotion to the Premier League saw Summerbee shine and become an exceptionally under-valued player. Statistics showed him to be a better crosser of the ball than David Beckham, with a crossing accuracy of 36% to Beckham's 27. David Robert Joseph Beckham, and is also a member of the England national team. As well as crossing, his shooting abilities outshone those of Beckham's, by 53% to 48.
Summerbee, Sykes, and the end of his Sunderland career
During that season, an injured Summerbee enjoyed a well-publicised liaison with TV presenter, Melanie Sykes. Melanie Sykes (born 7 August 1970 in Mossley, Lancashire) is an English Television Presenter and model However, it came at a cost. Summerbee lost his place in the team following his capital night out with Mel and a 4–1 defeat at Arsenal. Whilst he returned after one match, Nicky was substituted in both of his next two games and was relegated to the bench for the next four. He returned triumphantly to the starting eleven by scoring his first goal of the season against Everton. Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. Sadly, it turned out to be his last as a Sunderland player. Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional Association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, which plays in After this goal, Summerbee was in and out of the side. He finished the season on a high note though, starting in – and starring in – the final three games.
Summerbee was left in the wilderness by boss Peter Reid the following Season. For the Ironman Triathlete see Peter Reid (triathlete Peter Reid (born 20 June 1956 in Huyton, Liverpool) is an He sat on the sidelines for 6 months until he was given a game for the Reserves against Newcastle United. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon Summerbee was clearly unfit and unhappy, he lashed out at Newcastle United defender Andy Griffin and was immediately substituted before he could be sent off. Andrew "Andy" Griffin, (born March 7, 1979 in Billinge Higher End, Metropolitan Borough of Wigan) is an English footballer
Free transfers and quick stays at the likes of Bolton Wanderers, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest were followed by a two and a half year stay at Bradford City, which included loan spells at Swindon Town and Tranmere Rovers. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English professional football club based at the City Ground in West Bridgford, a suburb of Nottingham Bradford City Association Football Club (also known as The Bantams, and previously The Paraders) is an English football club based in Bradford Swindon Town Football Club is an English football club based in Swindon, Wiltshire, who currently play in League One. Tranmere Rovers Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League One and based at Prenton Park, Tranmere
Summerbee was recently playing for Nationwide Conference side Tamworth, but was released at the end of the 2005–06 season. Organisation The Football Conference stands at the top of the National League System (NLS a comprehensive structure linking together over 50 different leagues under the Tamworth Football Club are an English professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire.
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| NAME | Summerbee, Nicky |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Professional soccer player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 26 August 1971 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | England |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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