Manchester City Sign Arsenal Defender Nicholas

Manchester City have signed Arsenal defender Oliver Nicholas on scholarship forms after the England Youth International opted to quit North London in a bid to further his development.

Nicholas only signed a new deal with the Gunners during the summer, becoming a full time player. But despite helping the Under 16’s to victories in the Atalanta and Zinédine Zidane Tournaments respectively, he has found places in Steve Bould’s Group winning Under 18’s a much tougher proposition.

Oliver had no guarantees of a professional option when his contract expires in 18 months time, yet Man City have promised to turn the deal pro on his 17th birthday. They also offered the 16-year-old a place in their Under 18’s, with Reserves football an option before the season is out.

The transfer sees a small amount of compensation change hands between the two Clubs, with Nicholas due to start a new chapter of his career on Monday morning.

Bould has called upon his services just once this term – against Reading – but Ollie has struggled with Luke Ayling, Anton Blackwood, and Thomas Cruise currently ahead in the pecking order, and promising starlets Rhema Obed, Daniel Boateng and Ignasi Miquel showing signs of greater potential.

Everybody at Young Guns would like to wish Oliver the very best in the future at Man City.

Article By – J.Sanderson

~ by J.Sanderson on October 12, 2008.

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29 Responses to “Manchester City Sign Arsenal Defender Nicholas”

  1. how good is this lad

    BAZ THE BLUE said this on October 12, 2008 at 9:27 am

  2. was he a big prospect J?

    arsenal4ever said this on October 12, 2008 at 9:45 am

  3. Oh dear seems an impatient little sod – Citeh money talking already!

    Freddie71 said this on October 12, 2008 at 10:20 am

  4. He must have some potential, he captained England in the summer. But with the likes of Bartley and Miquel about, I cant see us missing him to much.

    jonty said this on October 12, 2008 at 10:37 am

  5. My question is: Why does he go to Man City to further his career? I would have understood West Ham or Fulham but can’t see City as a promising option today.

    But I wish him the best of luck, probably not the worst option for either of the parties.

    Stone said this on October 12, 2008 at 11:07 am

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  7. Good luck, I hope you do well in your career and continue to improve.

    Moonshine said this on October 12, 2008 at 11:36 am

  8. He is a good young player, but has opted to go elsehwere rather than fight for a place.

    I think the performances of Obed for the Under 18’s and Miquel, Boateng for the Under 16’s forced his hand, there is alot of talent coming through.

    J.Sanderson said this on October 12, 2008 at 11:50 am

  9. Well done oliver your coming to the best academy in england if not the world great decision.

    Robinhosthumb! said this on October 12, 2008 at 11:53 am

  10. Hey, J, just wondering about this. I was playing FIFA 08 on my Xbox 360 the other day and I saw a horrible young goalkeeper named Lee Butcher or something like that. When did he leave and to where? I mean, if he is real. Is he? Thanks.

    Oh, and can you add my web blog’s link to your Arsenal links on the right? I’ve added you on mine. Thanks!

    Bloodbore8 said this on October 12, 2008 at 12:43 pm

  11. Oh, and our U-16s beat Fulham 2-0. Johnson and Ansah the scorers.

    Bloodbore8 said this on October 12, 2008 at 12:52 pm

  12. Lee Butcher? If I’m not mistaken he left last summer to Tottenham

    Ward said this on October 12, 2008 at 12:54 pm

  13. To Bloodbore8, You saw a player on Fifa 08? on the x-box? What are you like 8 years old. Go away.

    ronaldiniwho? said this on October 12, 2008 at 12:59 pm

  14. Oh, thanks. Let’s see if Mr. J knows more though. Is he only like 17 or something?

    Bloodbore8 said this on October 12, 2008 at 1:04 pm

  15. http://www.ex-canaries.co.uk/players/butcher-lee.htm
    ^^^ LEE BUTCHER INFO HES @ MARGATE ON LOAN FRM SPURS

    TOPGUNNA said this on October 12, 2008 at 1:06 pm

  16. QUICK QUIZ 4 U HENRI LANSBURY FANS GUESS WAT CLUB WE SIGNED HIM FROM LOL

    TOPGUNNA said this on October 12, 2008 at 1:07 pm

  17. What team in Margate? Ryman League? I take that he must suck. Let me see, he should be 19 so he shouldn’t be playing for the 100,000th best team in the world, you know.

    Bloodbore8 said this on October 12, 2008 at 1:33 pm

  18. yh he plays for margate in ryman league but spuds keep loanin him out to non league teams they probs dont rate him that highly!!

    TOPGUNNA said this on October 12, 2008 at 1:41 pm

  19. Okay, found him in Football Manager 08! I need to buy him back now lol!

    Bloodbore8 said this on October 12, 2008 at 1:47 pm

  20. QUICK QUIZ 4 U HENRI LANSBURY FANS GUESS WAT CLUB WE SIGNED HIM FROM LOL

    TOPGUNNA said this on October 12, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    from Norwich. at same time as that butcher guy. apparently they followed coach Roy Massey to Arsenal.

    /// said this on October 12, 2008 at 3:29 pm

  21. So, when will the article be up about how our Under 16s won 2-0?

    bloodbore8 said this on October 12, 2008 at 4:31 pm

  22. Arent Salamanca playing today?

    Inferno- said this on October 12, 2008 at 5:05 pm

  23. Henri lansbury has always played for arsenal hes from the enfield area i know his cousin very well hes played for arsenal all his life

    john said this on October 12, 2008 at 6:34 pm

  24. Some good pics of the game here.

    http://cravencottagenewsround.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/fulham-u18-1-1-arsenal-u18/

    Gooner Chris said this on October 12, 2008 at 8:10 pm

  25. can i ask how you know about all this stuff. i onlt heard of nicholas throught this site so how did u find out he’d left? and where do you get your info?

    SNED777 said this on October 12, 2008 at 8:36 pm

  26. Stone: I don’t think its about the money as he wont be on a first team pro contract but more about Citys acadamy and the success in the FA Youth Cup. May have more chance in the shop window so to speak.

    Mark said this on October 12, 2008 at 10:29 pm

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  28. It’s quite obvious he has an insider at Arsenal, otherwise no one gets acess to these kind of stuff.

    SweGoo said this on October 13, 2008 at 9:45 am

  29. Henri Lansbury Played For Norwich School Of Excellence , based In Old Owens Potters Bar! When That Collapsed Due To Fundin He Went Back And Played For Potters Bar United Before Gettin snapped Up For Arsenal! He Was At Norwich When He Was 6 or 7 !!!

    HellsBalls said this on October 13, 2008 at 9:57 am

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