Nicky Forster
| Date of birth | 08 September 1973 |
| Place of birth | Caterham |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Forward |
Forster had the misfortune to suffer torn knee ligaments playing in a pre-season friendly for Reading against Charlton Athletic and it was only towards the very end of 2000-01 that he recovered sufficiently to take his place on the subs bench.
He was particularly effective in the home leg of the Play-Off Semi-Final against Wigan Athletic when he turned the game, setting up Martin Butler for the equaliser and winning the penalty which he put in from the rebound after Jamie Cureton's kick was saved.
Forster joined Ipswich Town in July 2005 with a two-year contract.
He joined Hull City in August 2006 with a two-year contract.
Forster returned to Brentford in July 2010 with a one-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Town | 01 Jul 1991 | 22 May 1992 | |
| Gillingham | 22 May 1992 | 17 Jun 1994 | |
| Brentford | 17 Jun 1994 | 31 Jan 1997 | |
| Birmingham City | 31 Jan 1997 | 23 Jun 1999 | |
| Reading | 23 Jun 1999 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Ipswich Town | 01 Aug 2005 | 31 Aug 2006 | |
| Hull City | 31 Aug 2006 | 25 Jun 2007 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 25 Jun 2007 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Charlton Athletic | 25 Mar 2010 | 31 May 2010 | L |
| Brentford | 01 Jul 2010 | 30 Jun 2011 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | Brentford | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Brentford | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Reading | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Reading | League Division 2 | 9 |
1 |
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| 2000-01 | Reading | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 3 |
1 |
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| 2001-02 | Reading | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | League Division 2 | 36 | 6 |
19 |
7
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| 2002-03 | Reading | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Reading | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Reading | League Division 1 | 35 | 5 |
16 |
3
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| 2002-03 | Reading | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Reading | League Cup | 4 | 4 |
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| 2003-04 | Reading | League Division 1 | 28 | 2 |
7 |
2
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| 2004-05 | Reading | FA Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Reading | League Championship | 27 | 3 |
7 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Reading | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Ipswich Town | League Championship | 17 | 3 |
7 |
1
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| 2006-07 | Hull City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2006-07 | Hull City | League Championship | 26 | 9 |
5 |
4
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| 2006-07 | Ipswich Town | League Championship | 4 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 4 | 2 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League One | 39 | 2 |
15 |
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| 2008-09 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2008-09 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 5 | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League One | 26 | 4 |
12 |
4
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| 2009-10 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2009-10 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League One | 23 | 4 |
13 |
2
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| 2009-10 | Charlton Athletic | League One | 8 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Charlton Athletic | League One Play-Offs | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Brentford | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Brentford | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 4 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Brentford | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Brentford | League One | 6 | 12 |
1 |
1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 1998 | Leeds United v Birmingham City | L | 3-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 28 Oct 1998 | Birmingham City v Wimbledon | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 02 Jan 1999 | Leicester City v Birmingham City | L | 4-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-95 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 4 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun 1995 | England v Brazil | L | 0-2 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 08 Jun 1995 | England v Malaysia | W | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 10 Jun 1995 | England v Angola | W | 1-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 12 Jun 1995 | France v England | L | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Semi-final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.