Nicky Hunt

For the archer, see Nicky Hunt (archer).
Nicky Hunt

Hunt playing for Bolton Wanderers in 2007
Personal information
Full nameNicholas Brett Hunt[1]
Date of birth3 September 1983[1]
Place of birthWesthoughton, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Playing positionRight back
Club information
Current team
Accrington Stanley
Number16
Youth career
–2001Bolton Wanderers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2001–2010Bolton Wanderers128(1)
2008→ Birmingham City (loan)11(0)
2010→ Derby County (loan)21(0)
2010–2012Bristol City7(0)
2012Preston North End17(1)
2012–2013Rotherham United9(0)
2013→ Accrington Stanley (loan)11(0)
2013–Accrington Stanley65(0)
National team
2004–2005England U219(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:03, 18 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Nicholas Brett "Nicky" Hunt (born 3 September 1983) is an English professional footballer who plays for Accrington Stanley as a right back.

Club career

Bolton Wanderers

Hunt made his professional debut as a substitute for Colin Hendry in the First Division match against Sheffield United on the final day of the 2000–01 season, shortly before Bolton won promotion to the Premier League. He had to wait some time for further first team opportunities, only playing in two FA Cup ties (against Sunderland in January 2003) before making his breakthrough at the start of the 2003–04 season when he became a key part of the defence and a first-team regular for Bolton. His Premier League début came in the 4–0 defeat at Manchester United on 16 August 2003. He made over a century of appearances for the club, scoring one goal against Liverpool in February 2004.[2] His form earned him a four-year contract at Bolton, taking him until the end of the 2010–11 season, which he signed on 30 August 2007.

Birmingham City loan

The departure of Sam Allardyce to Newcastle United and his eventual replacement with Gary Megson saw Hunt fall out of favour at the Reebok Stadium and he was subsequently loaned out to Championship side Birmingham City on an emergency one-month loan deal as cover for the injured Stuart Parnaby and Stephen Kelly on 3 November 2008.[3] He made his debut the same day, in a 1–0 defeat to Coventry City at St Andrew's.[4] The loan was later extended for a further month.[5] On 30 December, a 24-hour recall clause in the loan agreement was invoked and the player returned to Bolton.[6]

Derby County loan

Despite being recalled Hunt played no further role for Bolton in the ensuing year and was again loaned out to a Championship side, this time Derby County on 7 January 2010 as competition for the club's sole available rightback Paul Connolly.[7] Although initially on a month's loan, on 25 January this was extended until the end of the season.[8]

Bristol City

On 30 July, Hunt agreed a two-year deal with Championship club Bristol City along with Damion Stewart.[9] He made his debut in the side's 0–3 loss to Millwall. Hunt went on to make appearances for Bristol City against Southend United in a League Cup tie, Doncaster Rovers, Barnsley, Ipswich Town, Scunthorpe United and Watford. He made his last appearance for Bristol City in a 3–1 loss against Leeds United on 13 November of that year but made no further appearances for the club in the rest of his time there.[10] Under Steve Coppell, Hunt was put in the first team which gave Hunt his debut for the club until Coppell's unexpected resignation over his lack of passion for the job. Under Coppell's assistant manager Keith Millen, Hunt was given more playing time until Hunt fell out favour with Millen. Things came to a head when Hunt replaced an injured Louis Carey in a game against Leeds. At the time City were drawing 1–1 in a hard fought game but went on to lose 3–1. Millen favoured Louis Carey and Jordan Spence as a right back until he was sacked. At the start of the 2011–12 season, Millen was keen to offload him but received no offers for the player.[11] On 31 January 2012 Hunt, along with Lee Johnson, had his contract terminated after only making eight appearances for The Robins.[12]

Preston North End

On 4 February 2012, Hunt signed for Preston North End having been a free agent. In May 2012, Hunt was released from the club after being told his contract would not be renewed.[13]

Rotherham United

Hunt signed for Rotherham United on 22 May 2012 along with former Millers captain Ian Sharps, the lure of the New York Stadium convinced the former Bolton man to sign for the Millers.[14] He had to wait to get his first competitive appearance for Rotherham, because he tore his hamstring in a friendly against Hearts, which had him out on the sidelines for over a month.

Accrington Stanley

On his début, on loan at Accrington, Hunt collided with Plymouth Argyle's loan striker Ronan Murray and suffered a concussion. He was stretchered off the pitch after 10 minutes of treatment on the field of play. Hunt was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth to undergo tests.

He signed for Stanley on a permanent deal in June 2013 after Rotherham released him from his contract.

International career

Hunt won ten England U21 caps, the first in February 2004 against the Netherlands.

Career statistics

As of match played 3 January 2015
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bolton Wanderers 2000–01[15] First Division1000000010
2002–03[16] Premier League002000—20
2003–04[17] Premier League3111060—381
2004–05[18] Premier League2904010—340
2005–06[19] Premier League20020102[lower-alpha 1]0250
2006–07[20] Premier League3302020—370
2007–08[21] Premier League14010108[lower-alpha 1]0240
2008–09[22] Premier League000000—00
Bolton Wanderers total 12811201101001611
Birmingham City (loan) 2008–09[22] Championship110———110
Derby County (loan) 2009–10[23] Championship21020——230
Bristol City 2010–11[24] Championship700010—80
Preston North End 2011–12[25] League One171———171
Rotherham United 2012–13[26] League Two9000000090
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2012–13[26] League Two110———110
Accrington Stanley 2013–14[27] League Two370101000390
2014–15[28] League Two200001000210
Accrington Stanley total 680102000710
Career total 26121501401003002
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Appearances in UEFA Cup

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
  2. ↑ "Bolton 2–2 Liverpool". BBC. 7 February 2004. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
  3. ↑ "Birmingham sign Hunt in loan deal". BBC Sport. 3 November 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
  4. ↑ "Birmingham 0–1 Coventry". BBC Sport. 3 November 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
  5. ↑ "Hunt extends Birmingham loan deal". BBC Sport. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
  6. ↑ "Hunt back to Bolton". Birmingham City F.C. 30 December 2008. Retrieved 30 December 2008.
  7. ↑ "Rams sign Hunt on loan". dcfc.co.uk. 7 January 2010.
  8. ↑ "Hunt Extends Derby Stay". bwfc.co.uk. 25 January 2010.
  9. ↑ "Robins land Hunt and Stewart". Sky Sports. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 30 July 2010.
  10. ↑ "Leeds United 3–1 Bristol City". BBC Sport. 13 November 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  11. ↑ "Millen – No Hunt interest". Sky Sports. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  12. ↑ "Duo released by Robins". Sky Sports. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  13. ↑ "Summer Change Programme Underway". PNEFC. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  14. ↑ "Rotherham United snap up Nicky Hunt & re-sign Ian Sharps". BBC Sport. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  15. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  16. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  17. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  18. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  19. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  20. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  21. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  23. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  24. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  25. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  27. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  28. ↑ "Games played by Nicky Hunt in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 January 2015.

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