Nyron Nosworthy

Nyron Paul Nosworthy (born 11 October 1980 in Brixton, South London) is an Anglo-Jamaica football (soccer) born in England. He was educated at St. Thomas the Apostle College. He is currently playing as a defender (football) for Sunderland A.F.C. in the Premier League.

Club career

Gillingham

Nosworthy, also known as "Nuggsy" or "Nozzer", began his career as a trainee at Gillingham F.C.. His first-team debut, on 28 November1998 against Fulham, was unusual in that he came on as a first-half substitute but was himself substituted later in the game. The following season, 1999-2000 in English football, he appeared regularly for the club, and was a regular member of the starting eleven for the rest of his Gillingham career.

His primary position was Defender (football) Fullback, though sometimes played Defender (football) Centre back, and was occasionally used as an emergency striker with some success,
scoring twice in one game against Crystal Palace F.C..

Nosworthy's contract expired at the end of the 2004-05 in English football season, which saw Gillingham Promotion and relegation to Football League One. Keen to play at a higher level, and aware of interest from other clubs,
he chose not to accept a new deal with the club so left as a Bosman ruling.

Sunderland

On 13 June2005 Nosworthy signed for Sunderland A.F.C., then managed by Mick McCarthy, on a Free transfer (football).

Expecting to start as backup to regular right back Stephen Wright (English footballer), he was introduced to the Premier League rather sooner than anticipated when Wright sustained a serious knee injury after only one game.
He took full advantage of the opportunity, starting the majority of Sunderland's games.

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.
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" Football Against Racism in Europe ambassador.

Nyron Nosworthy has stated his ambitions to play international football for Jamaica national football team,

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 (Amy Winehouse song)' "They try to take the ball past Nyron, he says no, no, no."

Nosworthy began his 2nd stint in the Premiership with Roy Keane's Sunderland, astounding critics with a superb defensive display with new centre back partner Paul McShane. However his best from has been playing alongside Jonny Evans who has twice had stints on loan at Sunderland, the defensive partnership works brilliantly with the two complementing each others style of play.

Nyron, after three years, finally scored his first Sunderland goal in a Pre-Season friendly against Sporting Lisbon, although he has still yet to find the back of the net competitively for Sunderland.

International career

On October 4 2007 his ambition came true. Nyron received his first call-up to the full Jamaica national football team squad for their games against Ghana national football team and Honduras national football team.

Honours and Awards

Individual

- North-East Football Writers' player of the year (joint winner): 2007
- SAFC Fans Player of the Year 2006-2007

Club Honours

Sunderland (2004-present)

- Football League Championship - Champion (1): 2006—07