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) |
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| 1993 1994 |
England U21 England B |
3 (1) 1 (0) |
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Nicky Summerbee (born 26 August 1971 in Manchester) is an English footballer who is currently unattached.
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. His grandfather, George Summerbee, and great uncle, Gordon Summerbee, had also been professional footballers.
Nicky played 112 games in seven years for the Robins, scoring six goals before Manchester City paid £1.3million for his services.
On 10 May 1994, Summerbee won an England 'B' cap in a match against Northern Ireland 'B' at Hillsborough.
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[edit] Manchester City
Summerbee joined Manchester City in 1994. 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. Nicky joined the team at a time when manager Brian Horton also brought in Peter Beagrie, Uwe Rosler and Paul Walsh.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. 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.
[edit] Sunderland
Summerbee made his Sunderland debut on 15 November 1997, against Portsmouth at Fratton Park, as a second half substitute for Martin Smith. 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. Summerbee also fell foul of the Maine Road faithful at times, not least because he always played in the imposing shadow of his father.
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. As well as crossing, his shooting abilities outshone those of Beckham's, by 53% to 48.
[edit] 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. 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. Sadly, it turned out to be his last as a Sunderland player. 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. He sat on the sidelines for 6 months until he was given a game for the Reserves against Newcastle United. 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.
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.
Summerbee was recently playing for Nationwide Conference side Tamworth, but was released at the end of the 2005–06 season.
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| NAME | Summerbee, Nicky |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Professional soccer player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 26 August 1971 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | England |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
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