Appeared in all 28 games last season
at some stage, in addition to a one-time appearence in the 1st
Division. Invaluable squad member capable of
filling in on the right hand side at either right back or in
his preferred position of right midfield.
Improving player after playing a
bit-part in a less than average 2002/03 lineup, posesses a
great right foot, however has yet to fully utilise his
abilities when called upon.
Faces an uphill struggle to edge the
Player-Manager from his favoured right midfield spot but
provides excellent cover for the right midfield option.
Has great speed, ideal for chasing
back a last-ditch situation and will surely gain in confidence
and start to show the same drive when going forward as he does
in reverse.
When quizzed about his namesake,
Manager Way had the following words of encouragement.
"We need Nick, definately, but
he'll have to be patient, like the rest of the squad. We've
raised the bar this year, the entire team has improved
and with it competition for places. I didn't select him for
our opening game against Pannal Sports and looking at the
opposition and the way the game went I think everyone is in
agreement i made the right decision. He came on late against
Red Arrows and looked dangerous going forward. A dry flat
surface suits him best, as we can use his pace to our
advantage. He harries and hassles well, a great option to
have. The great thing is last year he was unsure about signing
as he didn't think he could get in the side. Now he wants a
place in the starting eleven THIS year! It shows ambition,
last year we were absolutely useless and he didn't think he
could cut it. Now the team's full of superstars and he wants a
place!
I will say this... competition for
places is hot hot hot! I'm aiming this at the entire squad,
rather than one individual. You need to make your mind up. Do
you want to play a BIG part in a poor side that get hammered
every week or do you want to play YOUR part in a successful
team? Granted some people will play more than others, that's
life."
