- Nick Wright (footballer born 1987)
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For other people of the same name, see Nicholas Wright (disambiguation).
Nick Wright Personal information Full name Nicholas Wright Date of birth 25 November 1987 Place of birth Birmingham, England Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Playing position Striker Club information Current club Kidderminster Harriers Number 14 Youth career Birmingham City Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2005–2007 Birmingham City 0 (0) 2006 →Tamworth (loan) 1 (0) 2006 →Bristol City (loan) 4 (0) 2006 →Northampton Town (loan) 4 (0) 2007 →Ashford Town (Kent) (loan) 2007 Halesowen Town 2007–2010 Tamworth 79 (27) 2010– Kidderminster Harriers 54 (14) National team‡ 2008– England C 1 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:13, 19 October 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15:15, 20 September 2009 (UTC)Nicholas Wright (born 25 November 1987) is an English footballer who plays for Kidderminster Harriers as a striker.
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Playing career
Birmingham City
Born in Birmingham, West Midlands, Nick Wright joined Birmingham City's youth academy when he was a teenager, but never progressed into the first team set up.
Tamworth
In January 2006, Wright joined Conference National strugglers Tamworth on loan. During his spell with the Lambs, Wright appeared in their FA Cup Third Round game against Stoke City. He also played in the replay at The Lamb Ground, in which Tamworth lost 5–4 on penalties.
2006–07 season
Wright was sent out on loan to Bristol City on 12 October 2006 to gain first team experience.[1] A month later, Wright had to cut his loan with the Robins short, following the death of his grandfather.[2] He joined Northampton Town on loan at the end of November 2006. He went on to make four appearances for The Cobblers.[3] Wright and Birmingham teammate Asa Hall spent the last month of the 2006–07 season helping Ashford Town (Kent) avoid relegation from the Isthmian League Division One.[4]
Halesowen Town
After being released by Birmingham City at the end of the 2006–07 season, Wright joined local side Halesowen Town.
Tamworth
Wright returned to Conference North side, Tamworth on 17 October 2007.[5]
On 12 February 2008, Wright scored all three goals in a 3–1 away win at Vauxhall Motors. This was the first time a Tamworth player had scored a hat-trick since Marcus Ebdon's three goals in a 5–0 win against Gresley Rovers in the FA Trophy in January 2005.[6] Just four days later, Wright scored another hat-trick against Hucknall Town in a 4–0 home win.[7]
During September 2008, Tamworth confirmed that former manager Mark Cooper, who is now with Conference National side Kettering Town was making enquires about signing Nick Wright. The Lambs did receive an offer from The Poppies, however it was rejected. Wright was fully aware of the goings on and said he is happy to still be a Tamworth player.[8]
On 21 April 2009, Wright won The Lambs promotion back into the top flight of non-league football following his 65th-minute goal against local rivals, Hinckley United in their 1–0 win.[9]
Wright was placed on the transfer list by Gary Mills on 10 December 2009 to "freshen up" his squad.[10]
Kidderminster Harriers
In the subsequent summer Wright left Tamworth, signing for fellow Midlands based Conference National side Kidderminster Harriers on a one year deal.[11] Wright scored his first goal for the club in a 3–4 home loss to Southport on 17 August 2010, and added a further two goals in a 2–2 draw away to Wrexham seven days later. His fourth goal came in a 3–1 home win against Hayes and Yeading on 11 September 2010, and despite appearing in a further nine games he didn't score again in 2010. 2011 started much more brightly, Wright scoring against former side Tamworth in the third minute on 4 January.
Career statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 12 February 2011.
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 2005–06 Birmingham City Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005–06 Tamworth (loan) Conference National 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2006–07 Birmingham City Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006–07 Bristol City (loan) League One 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2006–07 Northampton Town (loan) League One 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 2006–07 Ashford Town (Kent) (loan) Isthmian League Division One 0 0 0 0 0 0 2007–08 Halesowen Town Southern League Premier Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2007–08 Tamworth Conference North 22 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 10 2008–09 32 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 33 13 2009–10 Conference National 25 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 25 4 2010–11 Kidderminster Harriers Conference National 24 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 26 8 Total England 111 35 7 0 0 0 0 0 118 35 Career total 111 35 7 0 0 0 0 0 118 35 References
- ^ "City sign winger Wright on loan". BBC Sport. 2006-10-12. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bristol_city/6044146.stm. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
- ^ "Wright ends loan spell with City". BBC Sport. 2006-11-14. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/6148488.stm. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
- ^ "Gorman delighted with Wright deal". BBC Sport. 2006-11-27. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/northampton_town/6187780.stm. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
- ^ "Quartet offered new deals". Birmingham City F.C. 2007-05-14. http://www.bcfc.com/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10412~1025161,00.html. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
- ^ Clayton, Dave (2007-10-17). "Mills brings in striker". TheLambs.co.uk. http://www.thelambs.co.uk/news/newsDetail.asp?secID=1&newsID=685. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
- ^ Clayton, Dave (2008-02-12). "Wright hat-trick confirmed". TheLambs.co.uk. http://www.thelambs.co.uk/news/newsDetail.asp?secID=1&newsID=768. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
- ^ Clayton, Dave (2008-02-16). "Wright hat-trick sinks Hucknall". TheLambs.co.uk. http://www.thelambs.co.uk/info/reports.asp?repID=343. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
- ^ Clayton, Dave (2008-09-03). "Tamworth Reject Kettering Offer". TheLambs.co.uk. http://www.thelambs.co.uk/news/newsDetail.asp?secID=1&newsID=874. Retrieved 2008-09-03.
- ^ "Wright secures Tamworth promotion". BBC Sport. 2009-04-21. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8011488.stm. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ "Striker Nick Wright is put on transfer list by Tamworth". TheLambs.co.uk. 2009-12-10. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tamworth/8405715.stm. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
- ^ "Kidderminster sign striker Nick Wright from Tamworth". BBC Sport. 29 July 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/k/kidderminster_harriers/8867958.stm. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
External links
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. – current squad 1 Lewis · 2 Vaughan · 3 Mike Williams · 4 Jones · 5 Phelan · 6 Marshall · 7 Hankin · 8 Vincent · 9 Guinan · 10 Marc Williams · 11 Byrne · 13 Thompson-Brown · 14 Wright · 15 Sharpe · 16 Briscoe · 17 Medley · 18 Gittings · 19 Cresswell · 20 Matt · 21 Lyness · 22 Demetriou · 23 Storer · Manager: Burr
Categories:- 1987 births
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- Halesowen Town F.C. players
- Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Conference National players
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