Happy Birthday Nigel de Jong

[BlueInsomniac]

30/11/1984:
Wishing A Happy 41st Birthday To Nigel de Jong One Of The Best DMFs To Ever Wear The City Colours;

 

[warpig]

I think I’m probably in the minority, but I think that gushing tribute is a tad OTT. he was a good player for us, no doubt, but he wouldn’t lay a glove on Fern, Yaya or Rodri. I would place Barry above him also.

 

[VinceYoungisaBLUE]

I think I’m probably in the minority, but I think that gushing tribute is a tad OTT. he was a good player for us, no doubt, but he wouldn’t lay a glove on Fern, Yaya or Rodri. I would place Barry above him also.

So, someone has to be the top 3 in their position to wish a happy birthday or reminisce on? Barry above him, lol, NdJ was a huge player for us and a big part of our success for those 3/4 years. Always gave his all, never made as much as a peep, boosted City with his Dutch performances in the World Cup, where he played in the final ffs, then came in 3rd the next time. OTT, shaking my head

 

[Corky]

So, someone has to be the top 3 in their position to wish a happy birthday or reminisce on? Barry above him, lol, NdJ was a huge player for us and a big part of our success for those 3/4 years. Always gave his all, never made as much as a peep, boosted City with his Dutch performances in the World Cup, where he played in the final ffs, then came in 3rd the next time. OTT, shaking my head

Barry was picked ahead of him, that is why he left.

 

[Georgian Maestro]

So, someone has to be the top 3 in their position to wish a happy birthday or reminisce on? Barry above him, lol, NdJ was a huge player for us and a big part of our success for those 3/4 years. Always gave his all, never made as much as a peep, boosted City with his Dutch performances in the World Cup, where he played in the final ffs, then came in 3rd the next time. OTT, shaking my head

Barry was twice the player

 

[jimharri]

Christ, there's a coincidence. I have a birthday this year as well.


;-)

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

So, someone has to be the top 3 in their position to wish a happy birthday or reminisce on? Barry above him, lol, NdJ was a huge player for us and a big part of our success for those 3/4 years. Always gave his all, never made as much as a peep, boosted City with his Dutch performances in the World Cup, where he played in the final ffs, then came in 3rd the next time. OTT, shaking my head

Played in the world cup final ? Way out of his depth and proved it with the challenge that should've seen him walk.
Still, he was decent enough for us, at times. Not someone to hold back but didn't really offer a lot more his strength in a challenge. Saying that he did begin the move which saw Sergio snatch us the title v QPR.

 

[Oyster28catcher]

Would love to see a peak NDJ alongside Nico or Rodri.

 

[Asa's left peg]

Right guy, right time. The opposition had to look over their shoulders when he played. Same with Gerry.

 

[warpig]

So, someone has to be the top 3 in their position to wish a happy birthday or reminisce on? Barry above him, lol, NdJ was a huge player for us and a big part of our success for those 3/4 years. Always gave his all, never made as much as a peep, boosted City with his Dutch performances in the World Cup, where he played in the final ffs, then came in 3rd the next time. OTT, shaking my head

Not at all. I was referring to the OP’ post which described him as one of the best DM’s to ever wear city’s colours.

 

[NJMCFC184]

Right guy, right time. The opposition had to look over their shoulders when he played. Same with Gerry.

Creaney?

 

[IrishBloodEnglishHeart]

OHHHHH WHEN DE JONG, GOES SLIDING IN....

 

[Axel Freed]

Played in the world cup final ? Way out of his depth and proved it with the challenge that should've seen him walk.
Still, he was decent enough for us, at times. Not someone to hold back but didn't really offer a lot more his strength in a challenge. Saying that he did begin the move which saw Sergio snatch us the title v QPR.

I can still remember shouting “it’s gotta go Nigel, it’s gotta fucking go” when he spent what seemed ages picking out that forward pass.

He was a very very important player for us, crucial in giving us the mindset needed to become champions

 

[Asa's left peg]

Creaney?

Gow ;-)

 

[SuperKevinHorlock]

Absolutely loved him, what a warrior- be great to have him in his prime now in this team.

 

[Blue Streak]

Absolutely what we need currently right now. The way we are getting bullied in midfield needs addressing quickly. NDJ was what we needed then and now. Let's go and sign an absolute bastard in midfield.

 

[jamielowndes]

Loved him, for the same reason I was a fan of the likes of Barry and Ferna. We desperately need a guy like him to set the tone right now.

That World Cup final tackle absolutely should have been a straight red, but its a phenomenal challenge

 

[Platt Lane 59]

Right guy, right time. The opposition had to look over their shoulders when he played. Same with Gerry.

That name brings shivers down my back !
How City sold Paul Walsh for that oversized plank from Portsmouth, must be one of the worst transfer deals ever made...

 

[Spurs quarter 69]

We need his like now. Always at our best with a hard man in the side, be it Mike Doyle, Dave Watson or Andy Morrison. Loved the guy. Let mo one take liberties.