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Nyron Paul Nosworthy (born 11 October 1980 in Brixton, South London) is an English born-Jamaican footballer. He currently plays as a defender for Sunderland in the Premier League.
[edit] Club career[edit] GillinghamNosworthy — known since childhood by the nickname "Nugsy"[1] - began his career as a trainee at Gillingham. His first-team debut, on 28 November 1998, was unusual in that he came on as a first-half substitute but was himself substituted later in the match. The following season, he appeared regularly for Gillingham, and was a regular member of the starting eleven for the rest of his time at the club. His primary position was at the back though sometimes played up front and was occasionally used as an emergency striker with some success,[2] scoring twice in one game against Crystal Palace. Nosworthy's contract expired at the end of the 2004-05 season, which saw Gillingham relegated to League One. Keen to play at a higher level, and aware of interest from other clubs,[3] he chose not to accept a new deal with the club so left as a free agent. [edit] SunderlandOn 13 June 2005 Nosworthy signed for Sunderland, then managed by Mick McCarthy, on a free transfer. Expecting to start as backup to regular right back Stephen Wright, he was introduced to the Premier League rather sooner than anticipated when Wright sustained a serious knee injury after only one game.[4] He took full advantage of the opportunity, starting the majority of Sunderland's games.[5][6] In January 2007, new manager Roy Keane moved Nosworthy to play at centre half instead of at full back. The player believes that the additional concentration and organisation skills required to play in central defence have improved his game.[5] This improvement, which has been publicly acknowledged by his manager,[6] combined with consistency of performance in his new role, has led the club to extend his contract until 2010.[7] He was voted Sunderland's Player of the Season for 2006-07 despite facing stiff competition and mainly due to his improved performances this term. Nosworthy is the club's "Kick It Out" anti-racism campaign ambassador.[3][8] Nyron Nosworthy has stated his ambitions to play international football for Jamaica, his father's country.[1] and is also a strong supporter of Arsenal.[9] Nosworthy has become a cult figure among Sunderland fans who have created a song in his honour which goes to the tune of Amy Winehouse's 'Rehab' "They try to take the ball past Nyron, he says no, no, no. Try to take it back he'll make you look crap, no, no, no. He's got all the time, cos Keano thinks he's fine. They try to take the ball past Nyron, he says no, no, no." This is a coincidence to when he signed when local paper Sunderland echo named him Nyron Maiden in relation to Band Iron Maiden. Fans also are known to proclaim "We're Nosworthy! We're Nosworthy!" at Sunderland games. Nosworthy began his 2nd stint in the Premiership with Roy Keane's Sunderland, astounding critics with a superb defensive display with new central defensive partner Paul McShane. [edit] International careerOn 4 October 2007 his ambition came true. Nyron received his first call-up to the full Jamaica squad for their games against Ghana and Honduras.[10] [edit] Honours and awards
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