Nick Barmby

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Nick Barmby

Barmby training with Hull City in 2011
Personal information
Full nameNicholas Jon Barmby[1]
Date of birth (1974-02-11) 11 February 1974[2]
Place of birthKingston upon Hull, England
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Playing positionMidfielder
Youth career
0001990–1992Tottenham Hotspur
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1992–1995Tottenham Hotspur89(21)
1995–1996Middlesbrough42(8)
1996–2000Everton116(18)
2000–2002Liverpool32(2)
2002–2004Leeds United25(4)
2004→ Nottingham Forest (loan)6(1)
2004–2012Hull City180(26)
Total490(80)
National team
1994England U213(0)
1994–1998England B2(0)
1995–2001England23(4)
Teams managed
2011–2012Hull City
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Nicholas Jon "Nick" Barmby (born 11 February 1974) is an English former professional footballer and former manager of Football League Championship club Hull City.

As a player he played as a midfielder and at his peak he earned a total of 23 caps for England between 1995 and 2001. As well as two Premier League seasons with Hull, Barmby has appeared in England's top flight for Tottenham Hotspur, Middlesbrough, Everton, Liverpool and Leeds United having also represented Nottingham Forest outside the Premiership. Barmby is one of only nine players to have scored Premier League goals for six different teams (the others being Nicolas Anelka, Craig Bellamy, Darren Bent, Marcus Bent, Andy Cole, Peter Crouch, Les Ferdinand and Robbie Keane).

Club career

Growing up on the west side of Hull, he played for local teams Springhead and National Tigers as a boy showing talent from a very early age. Consequently, he ended his education at the local Kelvin Hall High School (where he started in 1985) early to complete his studies at the Football Association's School of Excellence, while also honing his skills for the professional game.[citation needed] His father, Jeff Barmby, was also a player in his younger days and became his son's advisor and agent as his skills began to attract the attention of various clubs.

Tottenham Hotspur

Barmby eventually signed for Tottenham Hotspur, joining them on leaving school in the summer of 1990. His first game for Tottenham was against Hull City at Boothferry Park in a testimonial match for Garreth Roberts, and he scored two goals.[3]

Having turned professional in April 1991 under the management of Terry Venables, he made his competitive debut against Sheffield Wednesday[3] on 27 September 1992 in the FA Premier League, and established himself as a regular player that season, when still only 18 years old.[4]

During his time at the club he became one of Ossie Ardiles' five-man attack, along with Jürgen Klinsmann, Teddy Sheringham, Darren Anderton and Ilie Dumitrescu. He played 100 games and scored 27 goals in all competitions for Spurs, playing on the losing side in two FA Cup semi-finals, before becoming Middlesbrough's most expensive signing in a £5.25 million deal in June 1995.[5]

Middlesbrough

He set up the first competitive goal at the new Riverside Stadium for Craig Hignett.[6] Barmby stayed at Middlesbrough for 17 months, before heading to Everton, who paid a record fee of £5.75 million for him, a small profit on the price they paid for him.[7] It was felt that the offer had to be accepted as Middlesbrough were embroiled in a relegation battle.[citation needed]

Everton

In his first full season at the club, Barmby and his new team found themselves in a Premier League relegation battle. However, they survived with a 15th place finish as Barmby made 25 league appearances and scored four goals. He managed just two goals from 30 appearances the following season as Everton finished just one place above relegation. Injuries restricted him to appearing in just 24 out of 38 league appearances in 1998–99, as he scored three goals. His final season at Goodison Park saw him miss just one league game and find the net nine times, though Everton finished only in 13th place.[8]

After nearly four years at Everton, during which Barmby played 114 league games and scored 18 goals, he headed across Stanley Park to Liverpool for a fee of £6 million on 19 July 2000. It was the first time since striker Dave Hickson in 1959 that Everton had sold a player to Liverpool – although six players had moved in the opposite direction in the 41 years between Barmby's transfer and that of Hickson.[9]

Manchester United also expressed an interest in signing Barmby to cover for their missing players at the start of the 2000–01 season, but they were eventually outbid.[10]

Liverpool

He was involved in Liverpool's successful season of 2000–01 in which they won the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup. He scored against his previous club Everton in the Merseyside derby,[11] and scored a penalty kick in the shootout against Birmingham City in the League Cup Final.[12] After persistent injury and lack of form blighted his second season at the club, Barmby was sold to Leeds United in August 2002 for a fee of £2.75 million, where he linked up with Terry Venables, his first manager at Tottenham. Barmby scored eight goals in his time at Liverpool, all of which came in the 2000–01 season: four in the UEFA Cup, two in the League, and one each in the FA Cup and the League Cup.

Leeds United

Despite scoring on his debut,[13] Barmby made little impact at a Leeds side quickly sliding down the Premier League table, and missed much of the action during his two seasons with them in the Premier League.[14] He spent a loan spell at Nottingham Forest during the 2003–04 season,[15] scoring once against Gillingham,[16] before moving to his hometown club, Hull City.[17]

Hull City

Barmby playing for Hull City in 2011

In 2004, Barmby returned to his hometown team Hull City on a free transfer following Leeds's relegation from the top flight. Barmby helped City to promotion from League One in his first season at the club. He scored nine goals, including the fastest goal in City's history, after seven seconds in a match against Walsall on 6 November 2004.[citation needed] He played for Hull in the 2007–08 Football League Championship campaign, which ended in promotion through the Championship play-offs to the Premier League; a season earlier they had come close to being relegated to League One. 2008–09 was the first season in which Hull City played top division football. He scored his first goal of Hull's first Premier League season against Sunderland on 20 December 2008, making him one of only five players to have scored for 6 different teams in the Premier League.

On 30 June 2010, it was announced by the incoming Hull City manager, Nigel Pearson, that Barmby would take his first steps into coaching, by being taken onto Pearson's staff at Hull City for the 2010–11 Championship campaign, combining the role of coach with his playing duties.[18]

Managerial career

After Pearson left Hull for Leicester on 15 November 2011, Barmby took over as player caretaker manager.[19] His reign got off to a fine start against Derby County by defeating them 2–0 at Pride Park Stadium.[20] He announced his retirement from playing on 6 January 2012 before being appointed manager permanently on 10 January.[21][22]

It was reported on 8 May 2012 that Barmby had been sacked as manager following a disciplinary meeting with the owners.[23] This was later confirmed after he made comments about the owners and transfer money. He has since lost his appeal.[24]

International career

Barmby's England career stretched to 13 starts and 10 substitute appearances accounting for four goals, including the first goals of both Glenn Hoddle's and Sven-Göran Eriksson's reigns as England manager, in a 3–0 World Cup qualifier victory against Moldova in 1996 and a 3–0 friendly victory over Spain at Villa Park in 2001. Barmby played for his country at Euro 96 and Euro 2000, and also played in England's historic 5–1 away victory over rivals Germany on 1 September 2001. Despite being a regular starter on the left of midfield during England's qualifying campaign Barmby was omitted from the final squad for the 2002 World Cup and was never called up thereafter.[25]

Personal life

Barmby is now coaching his local junior team Westella and Willerby Juniors which he manages on a Sunday morning.[citation needed] He has a wife called Mandy, and two sons, Jack and George Barmby. Jack Barmby plays for Manchester United (although currently on loan at Hartlepool United).[26]

Career statistics

[27]

Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
1992–93Tottenham HotspurPremier League226---226
1993–94275---275
1994–95389---389
1995–96MiddlesbroughPremier League3273141-399
1996–97101---101
1996–97EvertonPremier League25421--275
1997–983021013-325
1998–992434120-304
1999–20003795110-4310
2000–01LiverpoolPremier League262516194468
2001–0260-1040110
2002–03Leeds UnitedPremier League194201031255
2003–0460---60
2003–04Nottingham ForestFirst Division61---61
2004–05Hull CityLeague One39920--419
2005–06Championship265---265
2006–07204-21-225
2007–0818[NB 1]3[NB 2]10--19[NB 1]3[NB 2]
2008–09Premier League2113110-252
2009–1020020-220
2010–11Championship3151210-337
2011–12810010-91
Total England 491[NB 1]81[NB 2]298236165559[NB 1]100[NB 2]
Career total 491[NB 1]81[NB 2]298236165559[NB 1]100[NB 2]
Notes
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Includes 3 playoff appearances
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Includes 2 playoff goals

Managerial statistics

As of 28 April 2012.
Team Nation From To Record
GWDLWin %
Hull City  England 15 November 2011 8 May 2012 331381239.39
Total 331381239.39

Honours

Club

Liverpool
Hull City

International

England

References

  1. ↑ "Statistics" (PDF). Premier League. Retrieved 3 August 2010. 
  2. ↑ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 42. ISBN 1-85291-665-6. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Nick Barmby". City Magazine (Hull City A.F.C) (42): pp. 26–29. February 2009. 
  4. ↑ "Football photographic encyclopedia, footballer, world cup, champions league, football championship, olympic games & hero images by". Sporting-heroes.net. Retrieved 25 January 2014. 
  5. ↑ "Club History: Winners At Last! 1986 to present". Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 15 August 2009. 
  6. ↑ "Great Games: Boro 2 Chelsea 0, August 26, 1995". Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 15 August 2009. 
  7. ↑ "Profiles: Nick Barmby". Hull City A.F.C. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2013. 
  8. ↑ "Football photographic encyclopedia, footballer, world cup, champions league, football championship, olympic games & hero images by". Sporting-heroes.net. Retrieved 25 January 2014. 
  9. ↑ "Past Player Profile: Nick Barmby". Liverpool F.C. Retrieved 15 August 2009. 
  10. ↑ "Fergie confirms Barmby move". BBC Sport. 8 July 2000. Retrieved 18 November 2008. 
  11. ↑ "Barmby inspires Liverpool victory". BBC Sport. 29 October 2000. Retrieved 15 August 2009. 
  12. ↑ "Worthington Cup final Clockwatch". BBC Sport. 25 February 2001. Retrieved 15 August 2009. 
  13. ↑ "Leeds make flying start". BBC Sport. 17 August 2002. Retrieved 7 January 2012. 
  14. ↑ "Barmby makes Leeds exit". Sky Sports. 
  15. ↑ "Barmby joins Forest". BBC Sport. 27 February 2004. Retrieved 19 January 2008. 
  16. ↑ "Gillingham 2–1 Nottm Forest". BBC Sport. 6 March 2004. Retrieved 5 November 2009. 
  17. ↑ "Hull sign Barmby". BBC Sport. 6 July 2004. Retrieved 19 January 2008. 
  18. ↑ "Barmby To Combine Playing With Coaching Role". Hull City A.F.C. 30 June 2010. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2013. 
  19. ↑ "Club Statement". Hull City A.F.C. 15 November 2011. Archived from the original on 23 June 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2013. 
  20. ↑ "Fine Start For Barmby". Hull City A.F.C. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011. 
  21. ↑ "Nick Barmby ends playing career to take over full-time at Hull". BBC Sport (BBC). 6 January 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2012. 
  22. ↑ "Hull City appoint Nick Barmby as manager". BBC Sport (BBC). 10 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012. 
  23. ↑ "Sacked boss Barmby to appeal". Sky News. 
  24. ↑ "Former Hull City boss Nick Barmby loses sacking appeal". BBC Sport (BBC). 24 May 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2012. 
  25. ↑ "Nicky Barmby". Englandstats. Retrieved 2 June 2010. 
  26. ↑ "Who's your daddy". Daily Mail. 
  27. ↑ Nick Barmby | Hull City | Team | Profiles

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