He was subsequently rewarded by then-manager Alan Shearer with a new and improved three-and-a-half year contract.[11]. The charge came only days after Ranger had been reinstated to Newcastle United's first-team training after a three-month exile in the club's reserves. I have seen two of my good friends pass away. [37] He made his debut 13 days later in a 3â0 win at Sheffield United, his first professional match since November 2014, but was substituted with an injury halfway through the first half. Assombalonga is a former Dagenham & Redbridge player. [9], Born in Wood Green in North London, Ranger attended Alexandra Park School. Nile Ranger wants last chance after being ousted as ‘football’s Osama Bin Laden‘ Former Newcastle United bad boy Nile Ranger is searching for a new club after regretting turning down deals with both Rochdale and Oxford United Ranger scored his first goal for Swindon on 27 August against Queens Park Rangers in the League Cup and his first league goal in the following game four days later, a 5â0 home win against Crewe Alexandra. The former Newcastle United striker, who used to earn £10,000 a week, said the game had “pretty much washed its hands of me” after several brushes with the law.. He was with the Protec Football Development School for a few weeks before being scouted by Southampton. Ranger signed a new 5.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px;white-space:nowrap} 1⁄2-year contract on 3 December 2010, keeping him at the club until 2016. A WOMAN who says she was raped by footballer Nile Ranger had branded him a "sex pest" and a "predator" in the days before the alleged attack. His move to A.C … But he’s still only 29 and has agreed to join former Posh star Gaby Zakuani’s Spalding revolution. In January 2017, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud at Wood Green Crown Court. Nile Ranger called West Ham United striker Andy Carroll a ‘lunatic’ and suggested the England international injured himself after breaking curfew on pre-season. [52] The charge against Ranger was dropped that November after the court accepted his explanation that he had damaged the door after fearing his girlfriend was being kidnapped. [38] On 12 November, Ranger scored his first goals for the Shrimpers, one in each half of a 4â1 win over Bury at Gigg Lane. [30] In late January 2015, Blackpool began to fine the striker for each day he was absent. His career was almost over before it began, as whilst playing for the club he was sentenced to 11 weeks in a Young Offender's Institute for his part in an armed street robbery in Muswell Hill committed before signing for the club. [17] He also started several games after, for a while, being the club's only fit striker after the sale of Andy Carroll to Liverpool and injuries to Shola Ameobi and Leon Best. He featured 51 times for Newcastle, and has also appeared for Swindon Town, Blackpool and Southend United. This opportunity will allow people to see he still has the hunger to succeed.”. After appearing as an unused substitute in the first two Premier League games for Newcastle, he started in the Football League Cup wins over Accrington Stanley and Chelsea. His early promise saw … Southend have announced the signing of striker Nile Ranger on a season-long deal, with the option of a further year. [20] He left Newcastle by mutual consent on 1 March 2013. Thankfully, this was after we had already witnessed him turn his boot into a machine gun as part of a goal celebration. [59], On 28 April 2014, Ranger was charged with criminal damage after an incident at a block of flats in Swindon on 13 April. Ranger made his academy debut against Leicester City on 23 August 2008 and made his debut for the reserve team against Sunderland at St James' Parkon 1 September 2008. Fallen England youth star Nile Ranger has told how he is back living with his mum after being “treated as the Osama bin Laden of football”. London-born Ranger was released by Newcastle United following a series of off-pitch problems. Dembele’s struggles, a tight League One title race, a surface far from pitch perfect and at last some value in the EFL Trophy’, Peterborough United player ratings as a hat-trick hero is pipped to the man-of-the-match award by a teenager, Plenty to celebrate on and off the pitch for Peterborough Sports, Stamford see red twice, but book a cracking FA Trophy tie, losing start for new Peterborough Northern Star manager, Hill-Seekings at the double for Whittlesey Athletic, Posh have their eye on two young gems at League Two clubs and why the Randell Williams transfer fell through, The Posh old boys were in great scoring form on Saturday led by Dwight Gayle and, of course, Ivan Toney, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). [citation needed] Nile Ranger was released by Newcastle in March and is yet to be signed by a new club. He made his first senior start against Leicester City on 31 August, where he won the man of the match award; he played just over 84 minutes before being substituted and received a standing ovation from fans. [8] He returned to Southampton after completing his sentence, but was eventually released as a player with a bad reputation. [25] He continued to play throughout January and early February, scoring three more goals. [55] On 4 March 2014 he was cleared of the charge at Newcastle Crown Court. Southend striker Nile Ranger has found himself in more hot water after being left out of his side's 1-1 draw at MK Dons due to a "disciplinary procedure". image caption Nile Ranger has played for Southend United and Newcastle United. On 16 August 2014 Ranger signed for Blackpool of the Championship on a one-year deal. Now aged 25, Ranger has had spells at Crystal Palace, Southampton, Swindon Town, Newcastle, Barnsley Sheffield Wednesday and Blackpool but hasn't played competitively since November 2014 - after which he fell out with the Tangerines. He was subsequently rewarded by the… Nouble says: ‘On my first day at Southend, Phil Brown was crying his eyes out because Nile had failed his drugs test. In July 2008, director of football at Newcastle, Dennis Wise, brought Ranger to Newcastle United. [58] He later pleaded guilty to criminal damage and was fined £1,000 and was ordered to pay compensation to the taxi driver for breaking a window. This is an effort Free agent Nile Ranger to remind the world of football. His loan was cut short and he returned to Newcastle. A court heard the woman even dubbed the striker "Nile Ripper" after his repeated attempts to get her to "be my girl". He played one more game before again failing to turn up at the club. I should have given more and been a better role model. Peterborough United fans are much happier: ‘No fear football, a brave selection, crowd made a difference, shocking opponents and what’s happened to the London Road pitch?’, From London Road to Old Trafford to Fulbridge Road and now to Stamford for goal-poaching goalkeeper. The … Troubled striker Nile Ranger has agreed to pay a £5,000 fine instead of doing community service because he is too busy finding a new club. He scored in a 4â2 win; his controversial goal celebration involving removing his boot and using it to mimic the action of someone using a machine gun. [19], On 19 January 2013, Ranger criticised the Newcastle fans on Twitter for booing the team off after a 2â1 home loss to fellow strugglers Reading. [18] In his fifth game for Barnsley, a 1â0 away defeat to West Ham United on 17 December 2011, Ranger injured his foot. By. ©JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. [43], On 29 October 2020, Ranger signed for Northern Premier League Division One South East club Spalding United. Spalding United have announced the signing of former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger. [31] In May 2015 Blackpool released 17 players following their relegation. Former Premier League striker Nile Ranger signs for for Sunday League side AC United. “I believe he can easily play for any team in League One and most Championship clubs. Ranger who experienced a chequered Football League career with moments of rich on-field promise mixed with unsavoury off-field behaviour. "[5] He was soon recalled to the squad, scoring in a 2â1 win against Peterborough United on 11 January. The following summer, in a move that shocked absolutely nobody, Ranger had his contract terminated for repeated disciplinary issues, despite previously signing a new deal until 2020. FORMER Southend United striker Nile Ranger has joined Spalding United. Nile Ranger Former Newcastle striker Nile Ranger began his career at Crystal Palace before joining Southampton in 2007. The controversial Ranger has been without a club since leaving the Shrimpers in January 2018 after discipline issues. Ranger, 29, made his Newcastle debut in the Championship in 2009 against West Bromwich Albion, coming off the bench. Born on April 11th, 1991 in Highgate, London, England. See Nile Ranger's bio, transfer history and stats here. Ex-Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has a new club as he looks to return in the club. … [13] He scored his first senior goal for the club in a 2â0 win over Coventry City on 9 December, after coming on as a substitute for Peter Løvenkrands. [56], On 14 March 2013, Ranger was charged with common assault after an incident in Newcastle city centre. Power said "I'm the chairman of the club and I've got to do what's best for the club. Manager Mark Cooper decided Ranger would not appear until he showed "respect for the team". This is the market value site of Vereinslos player Nile Ranger which shows the market value development of the player in his career. Zakuani has also signed Chris Assombalonga - the brother of former Posh star Britt Assombalonga, Glenn Yala Bolasie - the brother of Zakuan’s DR Congo international teammate Yannick Bolasie - and giant centre-back Jordan Foster. [45][46], Ranger made his debut for the England U19 team on 25 March 2009 against the Czech Republic U19s. The 22-year-old, who now plays for Swindon Town, had denied the … Later on in his spell at St James's Park, he was loaned to Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday. [64] On 23 May 2017, he was sentenced to eight months in prison. Boss Keith Hill gave the striker, 27, a secret trial … Unfortunately, what's best for the club is having to sit down with Nile and talk about parting ways. [citation needed], In July 2008, director of football at Newcastle, Dennis Wise, brought Ranger to Newcastle United. On 14 February he suffered a hamstring tear in a game against Colchester United, his last game for Swindon. Whilst overcoming this it has made me realise life is really short and I have really been taking things for granted. Between The Lines: Nile Ranger He was tipped for the top after making his Newcastle debut aged 18, but the striker – now 29 – has been a free agent for two years after leaving Southend. He left the Shrimpers in 2018 when his contract was cancelled for "recurring disciplinary issues," and he's not been in football since. Ranger's Newcastle debut came as an added-time substitute for Shola Ameobi against West Bromwich Albion in the Championship on 8 August 2009. He impressed hugely in these levels, finishing with 15 goals for the Under-18s and seven for the reserves in his first season on Tyneside. Former Premier League striker Nile Ranger has signed for Sunday League side AC United. Ranger’s story of going from Newcastle star to out of professional football long before his 30th birthday after scrapes with the law is close to Nouble’s heart. In May 2011 Ranger was questioned by Newcastle after posing with a replica gun in a photograph. [39] On 1 December Ranger signed a new contract with Southend, committing him to the club until 2020. Ranger made his academy debut against Leicester City on 23 August 2008 and made his debut for the reserve team against Sunderland at St James' Park on 1 September 2008. While this is ongoing Nile is not training with the squad. On 11th August 2017, he was released from prison … [60] He was later fined for damage to the door of his flat in relation to this incident which was captured on CCTV, in an incident where he additionally appeared to strike his female companion three times in the face. Nile Ranger currently plays for League One side Southend United At 15, he spent time in young offenders for his part in an armed robbery The striker … [41], Ranger's contract with the club was terminated on 4 January 2018 because of "recurring disciplinary issues". www.bbc.co.uk "It's really exciting to be attracting these sort of guys that want to play in our league. Previously with Crystal Palace and Southampton, Ranger finished his youth career at Newcastle United, where he made his professional debut and was part of their team which won the Football League Championship in 2009â10. To add to this I would like to apologise to everyone at these clubs including management, players, staff and fans. Zakuani told the Spalding United media team: “I’ve known Nile for many years and we grew up in the same area. He was found not guilty of the charge in October 2012. Nile Ranger (born 11 April 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Southend United. This includes a smiley face tattoo on the lower lip. Nile Ranger, Ryan Taylor and Shola Ameobi (2) score to send Newcastle into the fourth round; Patrick van Aanholt and Nicolas Anelka (2) score Chelsea's goals. Nile Ranger ends football exile and signs for new club coached by former Newcastle man. "Following a meeting yesterday with Nile Ranger, the club has today terminated the player's contract in accordance He has promised me he will get his head down and prove to everyone that the penny has dropped. The 26-year-old, who spent ten weeks in prison over the summer, was not selected at Stadium MK on Tuesday, with boss Phil Brown refusing to divulge the nature of Ranger's latest misdemeanour. The former Newcastle striker Nile Ranger was labelled a 'sex pest' and a 'predator' by a woman he allegedly went on to rape in a hotel, a court has heard On 2 February 2016, Blackpool announced that Ranger had left the club. [40], Ranger began the 2017â18 season having served time in prison for online banking fraud. Nile Ranger (orange) in action for Southend against Posh in 2017. [9], On 11 August 2017, he was released after 10 weeks of his sentence due to "his consistently excellent custodial behaviour", remaining under curfew for the next five weeks. When Nile Ranger hits the headlines, it's very rarely good news. The Shrimpers claim the former Newcastle striker's … He got his first goal for the Under-19s in his second match, against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a headed effort. [16] He made his Premier League debut on 16 October, coming off the bench in the 89th minute in a 2â2 draw against Wigan Athletic. The former Newcastle United striker has courted controversy throughout a career which many fans feel he is fortunate to still have. Ranger could make his debut in Saturday’s (October 31) South East Division game at Belper when Spalding will hope to snap a five-game losing streak. Former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger sits down with @culturecams to discuss his life, his football career, his best moments & his regrets and wanting one more chance in … [28] He scored against Millwall on 30 August and against Leeds United on 8 November, both in defeats. His time with the club had been beset with disciplinary problems and issues with his private life and on 2 May 2014, Ranger and Swindon Town mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect.[26][27]. [5][6][7] Ranger, who was incarcerated for involvement in armed robbery as a teenager,[8] served a prison sentence for fraud in 2017. On 23rd May 2017, he was sentenced to eight months in prison. On 22 September the tag was removed and Ranger was included in the squad to play an away game at Fleetwood. Formerly of Crystal Palace and Southampton, he finished his youth formation at Newcastle United, where he made his professional debut and was part of their team which won the Football League Championship in 2009–10. [44] On 31 October 2020, Ranger made his debut against Belper Town F.C. [36], On 3 August 2016, Southend United announced that they had signed Ranger on a one-year contract. [23][24] He was a regular in the side until early November, scoring four more goals. NILE RANGER has found a new club in non-league Spalding United – after denying that he made a deadline day move to another minnow. Nile Ranger (born 11 April 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Northern Premier League Division One South East club Spalding United. He helped his team to the final of the UEFA U-19 Championship but his team eventually lost the final to host nation Ukraine 2â0 in Donetsk.[47]. [49], In October 2011 he was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Newcastle's Cathedral Square. The front door of the property was badly damaged and Ranger was arrested at the scene and later charged with criminal damage. He scored the first equalising goal in the game at Stamford Bridge on 22 September 2010, appearing in a right-wing berth, as Newcastle went on to triumph 4â3. Former Premier League striker Nile Ranger has admitted an online banking fraud in which a woman lost more than £2,000. Former Newcastle United footballer Nile Ranger has been cleared of rape, following a week-long trial. He was also electronically tagged. Profile page for Unassigned Players football player Nile Ranger (Striker). [14] Ranger scored the second of his two league goals that season in a 2â0 home win against Crystal Palace on 27 January 2010,[15] as Newcastle ended the season as champions and were promoted to the Premier League. Ranger was subsequently dropped to Newcastle United's reserve team. On 21 November 2011, having failed to appear for Newcastle in the season up to that date, Ranger signed on loan for Championship club Barnsley until 14 January 2012. [57], On 23 March 2014, Ranger was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a taxi in Liverpool. In 2007, at the age of 15, Ranger was sentenced to 11 weeks in a Young Offenders Institute after being convicted of participating in street robbery in Muswell Hill, London. and he also scored in the game. Ranger even had to wear an electronic tag while at Southend. NILE RANGER has been offered a way back into football by Rochdale after his off-the-field troubles. That resulted in his winning the "Wor Jackie Milburn Trophy" in 2009. On 22 March 2012, he joined Sheffield Wednesday in League One on loan until the end of the 2011â12 season. [32] Despite saying he would return to the club for pre-season training in preparation for the 2015â16 season,[33] he failed to do so[34] until 28 July,[6] by which point Blackpool had played four friendlies. great news League One side Southend United have agreed to sign former Magpie misfit and free agent Nile Ranger on a short-term contract. [12] The former Newcastle United man, … On 3 January 2014, Swindon Town chairman Lee Power confirmed in a press conference that the club would be meeting with Ranger and his management in the following days to confirm his sacking due to his disrespect shown towards the club through constant absence during training. [50], In March 2012, he was fined by The FA for making homophobic comments on social networking website Twitter. [61], In May 2014, Ranger was found not guilty of being drunk in charge of his vehicle, after being found asleep in the driver's seat of his car on the M4 motorway. [51], In the early hours of 23 September 2012, police were called to a house in Enfield, north London after reports of a disturbance. Zakuani was appointed manager of the Northern Premier League Tulips earlier this week. [48], On 27 August 2011, he was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man in Newcastle city centre, leaving the victim unconscious in the street. The former Blackpool str… He claimed he had to return to London for "family issues". [10] He was offered terms by Swindon Town after a successful trial before Newcastle signed him. Ranger tagged on his photo: ‘My name RINGS BELLS #INKKING #POWERFUL #RANGER,’ his latest effort there came some questionable tattoos. He made a host of substitute appearances for Newcastle after that, notably in the 1â0 away win to Arsenal, when he turned past Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny and was through on goal before the latter tugged him down and received a red card. I would also like to add I am sorry to my current team-mates at Blackpool for being missing for a long period of time and not attending pre-season and putting in the hard work during this time. He had played 28 games in all competitions, scoring ten goals. He has all the talent in the world and knows he has a point to prove! After leaving Newcastle by mutual consent in 2013, he went on to play for Swindon Town, Blackpool and Southend United in the English Football League, with his spells at all three clubs being hindered by disciplinary issues including multiple absences from training. He began his football career at Crystal Palace Football Academy and was at their development centre from a young age. 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