Nicky Shorey
| Born | 19 February 1981, Romford |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Defender/Left back |
One of a number of very promising youngsters on Leyton Orient's books, Nicky made several appearances at both left back and left midfield during the first half of 2000-01.
His exploits soon attracted the attention of bigger clubs and in February he was sold to Reading.
Nicky's contract at Reading was extended to June 2007 in September 2004, then to June 2009 in August 2006.
He joined Aston Villa in August 2008 with a three-year contract.
Nicky joined West Bromwich Albion in August 2010 with a two-year contract.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Leyton Orient | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Leyton Orient | League Division 3 | 8 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | League Division 2 | 32 |
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| 2001-02 | Reading | Worthington Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Reading | League Division 1 | 43 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Reading | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Reading | Worthington Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Reading | Carling Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Reading | League Division 1 | 35 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Reading | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Reading | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Reading | League Championship | 44 | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Reading | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Reading | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Reading | League Championship | 40 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | England | B International | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | England | International | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Reading | Premier League | 37 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | England | International | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Reading | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Reading | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Reading | Premier League | 36 | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 19 | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | UEFA Cup | 8 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 3 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Aston Villa | UEFA Europa League | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Fulham | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Fulham | Premier League | 9 |
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| 2009-10 | Nottingham Forest | League Championship | 9 |
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| 2010-11 | West Bromwich Albion | Carling Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | West Bromwich Albion | Premier League | 25 | 3 |
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| 2011-12 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | West Bromwich Albion | Premier League | 22 | 3 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep 2000 | Halifax Town v Leyton Orient | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Leyton Orient v Cardiff City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Leyton Orient v Shrewsbury Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | York City v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Leyton Orient v Barnet | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Leyton Orient v Mansfield Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Barrow v Leyton Orient | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Leyton Orient v Southend United | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Orient | 05 Jul 1999 | 09 Feb 2001 | |
| Reading | 09 Feb 2001 | 07 Aug 2008 | |
| Aston Villa | 07 Aug 2008 | 09 Aug 2010 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 24 Nov 2009 | 24 Jan 2010 | L |
| Fulham | 01 Feb 2010 | 31 May 2010 | L |
| West Bromwich Albion | 09 Aug 2010 |