New club for NRC?

[Maradona10]

He would have received a signing on fee, so pretty sure his wages have matched up however he'll receive a signing on fee which he wouldn't have had at Villa.

[TheSandman]

So after all that talk of playing for a big European club he ends up rejecting two Championship ones for Bolton who have some decent midfielders whom he might well not get a game ahead of. 

[Dave]

So after all that talk of playing for a big European club he ends up rejecting two Championship ones for Bolton who have some decent midfielders whom he might well not get a game ahead of. 

Yup. Can't imagine him playing ahead of Holden. Who is much better than Reo-Coker.

[eamonn]

Gavin McCann isn't still there, is he?

[TheSandman]

As a coach. Sadly, he has retired depriving the premiership of his silky skills. 

[john2710]

At his best NRC is no more than an average premiership footballer. It was only in his last few weeks that he showed anything like ability we bought him for.  He's now found his level, as long as Bolton don't expect him to be able to pass the ball to another team mate.

Best of luck

[Rick_avfc]

Looks like he has sealed his move to Bolton:-

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11672_7064360,00.html

[Rip Van We Go Again]

No axe to grind with him, reasonable player to have in the squad.

I do feel that his agent swelled his head for him though.

[VillaZogmariner]

Bolton OS

[citizenDJ]

That's probably a good signing for Bolton. He's a good player really, and certainly can do a good defensive job. It'll be interesting (well, not that interesting) to see how he cuts the mustard in Coyle's passing style.

[martyn ellis]

Always had a lot of time for Nigel. Always gave 100%; the team always looked more solid with him in it, even though he tended to get caught in possession too much. I like his attitude and he could talk a good game too.

[l_mckay]

a good signing for bolton i think, NRC will do well for them if he has a run of games!

[Big Dick Edwards]

Like Zat Knight before him, Nige has taken a step down but good luck to him. I liked him as a limited player who always gave 100% but he hasn't got the technique to be a top Premier league footballer.

[pauliewalnuts]

Has anyone said "found his level" yet?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I'd imagine he'll get a good reception when he returns to Villa Park.