- Nicky Law (footballer born 1988)
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Nicky Law Personal information Full name Nicholas Law, Jr. Date of birth 29 March 1988 Place of birth Nottingham, England Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Playing position Midfielder Club information Current club Motherwell Number 4 Youth career Sheffield United Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2005–2009 Sheffield United 5 (0) 2007 → Yeovil Town (loan) 6 (0) 2007 → Bradford City (loan) 10 (2) 2008–2009 → Bradford City (loan) 33 (3) 2009–2011 Rotherham United 74 (5) 2011– Motherwell 15 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 November 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).Nicholas "Nicky" Law. Jr. (born 29 March 1988 in Nottingham, England) is an English footballer, who plays in the position of midfielder for Motherwell. He is the son of the former Rotherham United footballer, Nicky Law.
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Playing career
Sheffield United
A member of Sheffield United's academy, Law was given a squad number despite only being expected to play in the reserves and Under-18's. However, he made his first team debut as a 58th minute substitute for Colin Marrison in the League Cup against Reading on 25 October 2005.[1]
Law made his Premier League debut for the Blades as a 90th minute substitute against Newcastle United on 4 November 2006.[2] and made his home league debut as week later, as a substitute against Bolton Wanderers at Bramall Lane the following week.[3] He made four Premier League appearances during the 2006–07 season.[4]
Yeovil Town
In February 2006, Law joined Yeovil Town on a month's loan, later extended to two months[5] playing six times whilst at Huish Park.[6]
Bradford City
Law had to wait until his third senior season to score his first goal for the Blades coming in a second round Carling Cup tie at MK Dons in 28 August 2007.[7] He subsequently signed on loan for Bradford City on 5 October after being recommended to the club by his father and former City manager Nicky Law.[8] He scored his first career league goals when he scored twice in the final minutes of Bradford's 4–1 victory over Dagenham & Redbridge on 17 November 2007.[9] He returned to Sheffield United after two months opting to fight for a first team place in the Championship.[10]
In October 2008, Law was again signed on loan at Bradford City, as cover for Joe Colbeck, who was injured in a victory against Grimsby Town.[11] His first game during his second spell was a day later and ended in a 1–0 victory against Bury at Valley Parade, with Law nearly scoring in the first half.[12] He scored the first goal of his second spell in his fifth game to give City a 2–0 victory against Rotherham United at the Don Valley Stadium on 22 November.[13] With City suffering a number of injuries to midfielders, Law's loan deal was extended until the New Year and another time until the end of the season.[14][15]
Law returned to Bramall Lane at the end of the season having made 29 appearances for the Bantams but was placed on the transfer list as Sheffield United sought to trim their squad.[16]
Rotherham United
In June 2009, despite interest from both League One and League Two clubs, Law signed a two-year deal with Rotherham United. He left Bramall Lane on a free transfer but with the Blades retaining a 50% sell on clause.[17] Law went immediately into Rotherham's first team after impressing in pre-season, making a huge impact to the squad and endearing himself with the fans.[citation needed] Consistent outstanding performances throughout the first month of the season brought much praise and attention to the young midfielder.[citation needed] Sky Sports pundits commented that he could "easily play in the championship, if not higher."[citation needed] On the strength of this, Middlesbrough reportedly placed a late deadline day bid, but this was rejected by Rotherham.[citation needed] After topping the list of assists in League Two consistently since the start of the season,[citation needed] Law scored his first goal for Rotherham on 26 September against Barnet.[18] By January, Rotherham turned down another bid for Law, this time a £150,000 offer from Championship side Blackpool.[19]
Motherwell
On 1 July 2011, Law joined SPL side Motherwell on a free transfer,[20] and scored his first Motherwell goal in a 4-0 League Cup win over Clyde.[21]
Statistics
Club Performance Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Others Total App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals Sheffield United 2005–06 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2006–07 4 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 Yeovil Town (loan) 2006–07 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 Bradford City (loan) 2007–08 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 2 Sheffield United 2007–081 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 Bradford City (loan) 2008–09 33 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 3 Total 51 5 3 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 58 6 1 Last updated 11 April 2009[6]
References
- ^ "Reading 2–0 Sheff Utd". BBC Sport. 2005-10-25. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/4366932.stm. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
- ^ "Law's premiership debut". BBC Sport. 2006-11-04. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6094108.stm. Retrieved 2006-11-11.
- ^ "His home league debut". BBC Sport. 2006-11-11. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6116250.stm. Retrieved 2006-11-11.
- ^ Shield, James (2008-12-31). "Blades youngster ready to stay on at McCall's club". Sheffield Star. http://www.thestar.co.uk/blades/Blades-youngster-ready-to-stay.4833652.jp. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
- ^ "Yeovil snap up Blades midfielder". BBC Sport. 2007-02-16. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/yeovil/6368519.stm. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
- ^ a b "Nicky Law". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=42481. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ "MK Dons 2–3 Sheffield Utd (aet)". BBC Sport. 2007-08-28. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/6963498.stm. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
- ^ Parker, Simon (2007-10-05). "McCall makes double signing". Telegraph & Argus. http://www.telegraphandargus.co.uk/display.var.1739150.0..php. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
- ^ "Dag & Red 1–4 Bradford". BBC Sport. 2007-11-17. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/7088507.stm. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
- ^ "Law returns to Blades". Football365. 2007-12-20. http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8921_2994590,00.html. Retrieved 2007-12-20.
- ^ "Bradford City sign Laws on loan". BBC Sport. 2008-10-27. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/7693725.stm. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
- ^ "Bradford 1–0 Bury". BBC Sport. 2008-10-28. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/7684241.stm. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ "Rotherham 0–2 Bradford". BBC Sport. 2008-11-21. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/7727551.stm. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
- ^ Parker, Simon (2008-11-27). "Clarets winger Jones joins City on loan". Telegraph & Argus. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sportbcfc/sportbcfcheadlines/3882961.Clarets_winger_Jones_joins_City_on_loan/. Retrieved 2008-11-27.[dead link]
- ^ "Law signs new Bradford loan deal". BBC Sport. 2009-01-06 Law scores of Sheffield United, not noted in apps column http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~42987,00.html. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/7813724.stm. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
- ^ "Blackwell begins reshaping Blades". BBC Sport. 2009-05-28. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/8072089.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ "Law to become a Miller". sufc.co.uk. 2009-06-12. http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~1691198,00.html. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ "Rotherham 3-0 Barnet". BBC Sport. 2009-09-26. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8265557.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-02.
- ^ "Blackpool fail in bid for Rotherham United's Nicky Law". BBC Sport. 2010-01-16. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rotherham_utd/8462681.stm. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
- ^ "Nicky Law completes move to Motherwell". BBC Sport. 2011-07-01. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13952087.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
- ^ "Clyde 0-4 Motherwell". BBC Sport. 2011-08-24. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14569516.stm. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
External links
- Nicky Law profile at Motherwell FC official website
- Nicky Law player profile at sufc.co.uk
- Nicky Law career stats at Soccerbase
- England school boy International scored on his debut.
Motherwell F.C. – current squad 1 Randolph · 2 Saunders · 3 Hammell · 4 Law · 5 Craigan · 6 Hateley · 7 Humphrey · 8 Jennings · 9 Higdon · 11 Murphy · 12 Hollis · 14 Lasley · 15 Hutchinson · 16 McHugh · 17 Daley · 18 Forbes · 19 Smith · 20 Page · 21 Pollock · 22 Clancy · 23 Halsman · 24 Hughes · 26 Carswell · 28 Howarth · 31 Bradley · Manager: McCall
2009–10 Football League Two PFA Team of the Year GK: Kasper Schmeichel · DF: John Brayford · DF: Craig Dawson · DF: Ian Sharps · DF: Tom Kennedy · MF: Ben Davies · MF: Stephen Dawson · MF: Gary Jones · MF: Nicky Law · FW: Lee Hughes · FW: Adam le FondreGK: Tommy Lee · DF: Damien Batt · DF: Ian Sharps · DF: Guy Branston · DF: Joe Skarz · MF: Danny Whitaker · MF: Jimmy Ryan · MF: Nicky Law · MF: Gareth Ainsworth · FW: Ryan Lowe · FW: Craig DaviesCategories:- 1988 births
- Living people
- People from Nottingham
- English footballers
- Association football midfielders
- Sheffield United F.C. players
- Yeovil Town F.C. players
- Bradford City A.F.C. players
- Rotherham United F.C. players
- Motherwell F.C. players
- Premier League players
- The Football League players
- Scottish Premier League players
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