at Arsenal. Whilst he returned after one match, Summerbee was substituted in both of his next two games and was relegated to the bench for the next four. He returned triumphantly to the starting eleven by scoring his first goal of the season against Everton. It turned out to be his last as a Sunderland player. After this goal, Summerbee was in and out of the side. He finished the season on a high note though, starting in – and starring in – the final three games. Summerbee was left in the wilderness by boss Peter Reid the following season. He sat on the sidelines for six months until he was given a game for the reserves against Newcastle United. He was clearly unfit and unhappy, he lashed out at Newcastle United defender Andy Griffin and was immediately substituted before he could be sent off. Later career Free transfers and quick stays at the likes of Bolton Wanderers (where he scored once against Crystal Palace), Leicester City and Nottingham Forest were followed by a two and a half-year stay at Bradford City, which included loan spells at Swindon Town and Tranmere Rovers. Summerbee latterly played for Conference National side Tamworth, but was released at the end of the 2005–06 season. International career On 10 May 1994, Summerbee won an England 'B' cap in a match against Northern Ireland 'B' at Hillsborough. Personal life He is the son of Manchester City cult hero Mike Summerbee. His grandfather, George Summerbee, and great uncle, Gordon Summerbee, had also been professional footballers. Nick is married and has three children. Media career Since retirement Summerbee has worked as a Radio co-commentator for BBC Radio Five, as well as being a local pundit for Manchester City games. As of September 20th, 2020 Summerbee is a pundit for beIN Sports. Honours Sunderland Football League Division 1 winner: 1998–99 Individual Sunderland Solid Gold XI References External links 1971 births Living people People from Altrincham English footballers Swindon Town F.C. players England B international footballers England under-21 international footballers Manchester City F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Leicester City F.C. players Nottingham Forest F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Tamworth F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Association football midfielders Premier League players English Football League players National League (English football) players People educated at Hillcrest Grammar School Footballers from Greater Manchester