Born: February 19, 1981
Birthplace: Romford
Height: 5′ 10”
Weight: 10.10
Pos: D
Age: 26

Shorey made the move to a new club much earlier in his career that he expected when he made the switch from Leyton Orient to Reading following a week’s trial in February 2001.

Shorey had played only 16 games for the O’s before the Royals showed an interest and after he starred in a reserve game against Bristol City the immediate signed him.

The player signed for the Second Division club just nine days before his 20th birthday for an initial fee of £25,000.

Nicky Shorey Soccer Store

Nicky Shorey Soccer News

TFC desperate for win vs. Whitecaps at Canadian championship final

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

Toronto FC’s season could be on the line when it hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps Wednesday in the second leg of the Amway Canadian championship final. …

Spain’s David Villa to miss Euro 2012

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

Spain striker David Villa has ruled himself out of the European Championship after failing to recover from a leg injury that forced him to miss much of the last season with Barcelona. …

Mourinho agrees to contract extension with Real Madrid

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has agreed to extend his contract with the club for two years until the end of the 2015-16 season.
…

Didier Drogba to leave Chelsea

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

Didier Drogba’s Champions League-winning penalty kick was his last contribution to Chelsea, with the striker announcing on Tuesday he was leaving the club after eight years. …

FIFA delays appointing anti-corruption officials

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s anti-corruption drive has hit a delay, even as football’s world governing body appointed the first woman to its inner circle.

…

Canada adds Dejan Jakovic to World Cup qualifying roster

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

Canada has added defender Dejan Jakovic to its roster for a friendly against the U.S. and the next set of World Cup qualifiers in June. …