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De Jong Delighted to Break Duck

De Jong Delighted to Break Duck

Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong admits he was relieved to finally score his first goal for the club in yesterday's 2-1 win over West Ham at Eastlands. 3 May 2011
De Jong Not Ready to Settle for Fourth

De Jong Not Ready to Settle for Fourth

Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong believes the squad should not just settle for Champions League qualification while they can still catch third-placed Arsenal. 28 Apr 2011
South Africa Setback Spurs on De Jong

South Africa Setback Spurs on De Jong

Nigel de Jong has never forgotten the feeling of devastation he experienced as he watched Spain lift the World Cup last summer - and he has no intention of suffering similar pain at Wembley next month. 19 Apr 2011
De Jong Handed Dutch Recall

De Jong Handed Dutch Recall

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has recalled midfielder Nigel de Jong to his 25-man preliminary squad for the friendly against Austria next month. 27 Jan 2011
Boogs Set To Miss Out

Boogs Set To Miss Out

AN adductor problem is expected to rob Adelaide United of Nigel Boogaard's services for the A-League clash with Melbourne Victory. 6 Jan 2011
McLeish Frustrated By Reo-Coker Escapes

McLeish Frustrated By Reo-Coker Escapes

BIRMINGHAM manager Alex McLeish felt Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker could have been red-carded after his second-half challenge on Craig Gardner in the goalless draw at Villa Park. 1 Nov 2010
Houllier Puts Faith In Reo-Coker

Houllier Puts Faith In Reo-Coker

Gerard Houllier has revealed the "trust" he has in revitalised Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. 25 Oct 2010
Marseille Plan Action Against De Jong

Marseille Plan Action Against De Jong

MARSEILLE are planning legal action against Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong over the tackle which broke Hatem Ben Arfa's leg. 11 Oct 2010
Worthington Loyal To Struggling Healy

Worthington Loyal To Struggling Healy

NIGEL Worthington has promised he will not disregard David Healy even though the Sunderland striker is without a goal in two years for Northern Ireland. 10 Oct 2010
De Jong Action Comes Too Late for Fifa Official

De Jong Action Comes Too Late for Fifa Official

FIFA's medical chief has launched an astonishing attack on Holland's rugged approach in the World Cup final and said tougher sanctions are needed to punish "criminal and brutal" tackles. 8 Oct 2010
Shawcross Defends Henry and De Jong

Shawcross Defends Henry and De Jong

Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross claims some of the criticism being levelled at Karl Henry and Nigel de Jong is unfair and that the potential for serious injuries to occur is just part and parcel of modern football. 8 Oct 2010
De Jong 'Forceful But Loyal' - Mancini

De Jong 'Forceful But Loyal' - Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has called on referees to remain objective towards Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong. 6 Oct 2010
Van Bommel Comes to De Jong's Defence

Van Bommel Comes to De Jong's Defence

Mark van Bommel has urged Nigel de Jong not to alter his approach despite the Manchester City midfielder's removal from the Holland squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Moldova and Sweden. 6 Oct 2010
Magpies Request De Jong Punishment

Magpies Request De Jong Punishment

Newcastle have called on the Football Association to take action against Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong over the tackle which left Hatem Ben Arfa with a double leg fracture. 6 Oct 2010
Holland Punish De Jong for Tackle

Holland Punish De Jong for Tackle

MANCHESTER City midfielder Nigel De Jong has been dropped from the Holland squad as punishment for his tackle which broke Hatem Ben Arfa's leg. 5 Oct 2010
De Jong: Clean Sheet Vital To Chelsea Win

De Jong: Clean Sheet Vital To Chelsea Win

MANCHESTER City midfielder Nigel De Jong hailed a strong defensive display as Roberto Mancini's men claimed a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Eastlands this afternoon. 26 Sep 2010

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