Nigel Reo-Coker

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Nigel Reo-Coker
Image:Nigel reo-coker.jpg
Personal information
Full name Nigel Shola Andre Reo-Coker
Date of birth May 14, 1984 (1984-05-14) (age 23)
Place of birth    Croydon, London, England
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Aston Villa
Number 20
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2002-2004
2004-2007
2007-		 Wimbledon
West Ham United
Aston Villa		 058 0(6)
120 (11)
014 0(0)   
National team2
2003-2007 England U21 023 0(1)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 9 December 2007 (UTC).
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 16:47, 21 June 2007 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals)

Nigel Shola Andre Reo-Coker (born May 14, 1984 in Croydon, London) is an English footballer. He is a midfielder, currently playing for Aston Villa. He is known for being a robust midfielder with good overall tackling and passing qualities. Reo-Coker started his career with Wimbledon in 2002, joined West Ham United in 2004 and made a move to his current club Aston Villa in 2007.

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Nigel Reo-Coker was born on May 14, 1984 in Thornton Heath, Croydon.[1] As a child Reo-Coker spent six years in Sierra Leone, where his father, Ransford, was a doctor. He moved back to London with his mother Agnes-Lucinda and sisters Natalie and Vanessa when his parents split up in 1990.[2]

Reo-Coker was spotted by London club Wimbledon at the age of 13 after representing the borough of Croydon[3]. He came through the ranks at Wimbledon and became captain after progressing to the first team[4]. He also made his debut for the England Under-21s while at Wimbledon[5]. In March 2003, Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp agreed a deal to bring Reo-Coker to the south coast club in preparation for their first Premiership season[6]. Financial problems resulted in the player remaining at Wimbledon despite having already signed contracts with Portsmouth[7]. Reo-Coker made 64 appearances for Wimbledon in all competition, scoring six goals.[8]

After an impressive first half of the 2003-04 season, he signed for West Ham in January 2004, saying ""It is a big club and there is the opportunity to do well and get back in the Premiership. I am delighted to have signed and really looking forward to the chance of playing. There is a lot of potential at West Ham with the players and the manager we have here."[9] He quickly became a regular member of Alan Pardew's first team and was made the club captain. He scored three times to help the club win promotion in 2004-05 through the play-offs and led the team to the FA Cup Final in May 2006.[10] The 2006-07 Premiership campaign began less successfully for West Ham, and Reo-Coker was singled out by some groups as being the main culprit for this slump,[11][12] which left West Ham perilously close to the bottom three and ultimately led to the sacking of manager Alan Pardew.[13][14] Reo-Coker recovered his form in the latter part of the season and a run of seven wins in nine games saw West Ham escape relegation on the last day of the season.[15]

Reo-Coker intended to sort his future out in the summer before the 2007-08 season, saying in May 2007, “I do not know what my future is and need to sit down and talk with the manager and the chairman this week. I have been through the mill this season, but it has made me a stronger person and I would not have changed anything. I am a very loyal person but to play at my best I need to be happy. I made a promise to West Ham fans that I would help keep this club in the Premier League and I have done that.”[16] It was later confirmed that Reo-Coker had handed in a transfer request to the club after the board failed had to reassure him concerning his future at West Ham.[17] Aston Villa were reported to have made a £7m bid for Reo-Coker in June[18] but Reo-Coker was also linked with Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle United.[19] It appeared that Reo-Coker favoured a move to a club playing Champions League football and was holding out for an offer from Arsenal or Manchester United[20] but reports later suggested that Reo-Coker was set to join Villa for £8 million should West Ham United accept their bid.[21] There were reports that Reo-Coker took a medical at Villa Park on the weekend of 30 June and 1 July but this was denied by Reo-Coker's agent who said that Aston Villa and West Ham were still to agree a fee.[22] On 4 July 2007 West Ham and Aston Villa reached an agreement in the region of £8.5 million for the signing of Reo-Coker.[23]

Reo-Coker joined Aston Villa on 5 July 2007 for a reported £8.5 million, signing a four-year deal.[24] At the press conference following the signing, he spoke of being "hung out to dry" by his former club, West Ham United, and said that his reason for joining Villa were, "...their aspiration to play in Europe. Martin O'Neill has told me what he aims to do and I believe we can achieve it."[25] Reo-Coker scored his first goal for Villa in a 5-0 League Cup 2nd round victory over Wrexham on the 28 August 2007.[26]

Reo-Coker was first selected for the England U-21 squad against Turkey in October 2003[5]. On 24 March 2007, Reo-Coker led out England Under 21s against Italy Under 21s, becoming the first Englishman to captain a side at the new Wembley Stadium[27]. The match finished 3-3.

In May 2006, Reo-Coker was named as the standby midfield player for England's 2006 FIFA World Cup squad[28]. However, on May 22 the FA announced that Reo-Coker would be replaced by Phil Neville as Reo-Coker's back problems made him unable to compete in the World Cup[29].

Reo-Coker is of Sierra Leonean descent and has stated that he would consider any future call-ups to the West African nation[3].

He captained the England U21s throughout the 2007 UEFA Under-21 Championship. His second booking in the tournament received in the semi-final against the hosts, the Netherlands, meant he would have missed the final should England have progressed. It also meant that the match would be his final game for the team due to his age. The semi-final went to penalties and Reo-Coker was one of four England players not to score as the Netherlands won 13-12.[30]

  1. ^ England Football Online
  2. ^ The Big Interview: Nigel Reo Coker, Times Online, 7 May 2006, retrieved 3 June 2007
  3. ^ a b Nigel Reo-Coker: 'It annoys me when..., The Independent on Sunday, 11 February 2006, retrieved 3 June 2007.
  4. ^ Hot property Reo-Coker has to sweat it out, The Independent on Sunday, 18 January 2004, retrieved from findarticles.com 3 June 2007.
  5. ^ a b Reo-Coker hopes to impress, BBC new report, 7 October 2003, retrieved on 3 June 2007.
  6. ^ Pompey agree Reo-Coker fee, BBC news report, 16 June 2003, retrieved on 3 June 2007.
  7. ^ Pompey concede Dons duo defeat, BBC news report, 8 August 2003, retrieved 3 June 2007.
  8. ^ Soccerbase:Nigel Reo-Coker, Racing Post. Retrieved 21 June 2007.
  9. ^ Reo-Coker signs for Hammers, BBC news report, 22 January 2004, retrieved on 3 June 2007.
  10. ^ Reds in seventh heaven, FA Cup Final match report, TheFA.com, 13 May 2006, retrieved 5 June 2007.
  11. ^ Reo-Coker subjected to hate mail, BBC news report, 19 December 2007, retrieved 5 June 2007.
  12. ^ West Ham boss defends Reo-Coker, BBC news report, 7 January 2007, retrieved 5 June 2007.
  13. ^ West Ham 'need a bit of luck', says Reo-Coker, Independent Online article, 31 January 2007, retrieved 3 June 2007.
  14. ^ Reo-Coker reveals West Ham doubts, BBC news report, 13 December 2006, retrieved 3 June 2007.
  15. ^ Magnusson hails West Ham survival, BBC news report, 14 May 2007, retrieved 5 June 2007.
  16. ^ Siege mentality saved West Ham..., Times Online, 14 May 2007, retrieved 3 June 2007.
  17. ^ Reo-Coker asks for transfer, Sky Sports news report, 26 May 2007, retrieved 3 June 2007.
  18. ^ Aston Villa bid £7m for Reo-Coker, BBC new report, 5 June 2007, retrieved 5 June 2007.
  19. ^ Aston Villa make £7million bid for Reo-Coker, Times Online, 5 June 2007, retrieved 5 June 2007.
  20. ^ Reo-Coker aims to reject Spurs for £9m Arsenal move, Guardian Unlimited, 29 May 2007, retrieved 5 June 2007.
  21. ^ Reo-Coker waits for news, Sky Sports, 6 June 2007. Retrieved 20 June 2007.
  22. ^ "Reo-Coker deal not agreed - agent", BBC Sport, 2 July 2007. Retrieved 2 July 2007.
  23. ^ "Reo-Coker Fee Agreed", Official Aston Villa FC Website, 4 July 2007. Retrieved 4 July 2007.
  24. ^ "Villa complete Reo-Coker signing", BBC Sport, 5 July 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2007.
  25. ^ "Villa complete Reo-Coker signing", BBC Sport, 5 July 2007. Retrieved 17 July 2007.
  26. ^ "Wrexham 0-5 Aston Villa", BBC Sport, 2007-08-28. Retrieved on 2007-08-28. 
  27. ^ A priceless moment, The FA.com, 25 March 2007, retrieved 3 June 2007.
  28. ^ Eriksson gambles on Walcott, Guardian Online, 8 May 2006, retrieved 3 June 2007.
  29. ^ Neville in for injured Reo-Coker, BBC news report, 22 May 2006, retrieved 3 June 2007.
  30. ^ Holland U21 1-1 Eng U21 (aet). BBC Sport. Retrieved on June 21, 2007.


Preceded by
Christian Dailly		 West Ham United Captain
2004-2007		 Succeeded by
Lucas Neill
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Aston Villa F.C. – current squad

1 Sørensen • 3 Bouma • 4 Mellberg • 5 Laursen • 6 Barry • 7 Young • 8 Moore • 9 Harewood • 10 Carew • 11 Agbonlahor • 13 Taylor • 15 Davies • 16 Knight • 19 Petrov • 20 Reo-Coker • 22 Carson • 23 Berger • 26 Gardner • 27 Osbourne • 28 Maloney • 29 O'Halloran • –– Salifou • Manager: O'Neill
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