Nathan Blake

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Nathan Blake (born 27 January 1972) is a Welsh former professional footballer, pundit and television presenter. He notably played in the Premier League for Sheffield United, Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He also played in the Football League for Cardiff City, Leicester City and Leeds United before retiring with non-league side Newport County. He was capped 30 times by Wales, scoring four goals. He has previously been capped at U21 and B team level. He was relegated from the Premier League on a joint record of five occasions (with Hermann Hreiðarsson). Blake is also one of the most promoted players to the Premier League with three promotions. Following retirement, Blake has worked for Wales Online reporting on Cardiff City, BBC Wales, BBC 5 Live, and Sky Sports. In October 2020 he presented a programme on BBC Wales titled Wales' Black Miners.

Career

1. 1972
   Born
2. 1990
   Joined Cardiff City F.C.
3. 1991
   Joined Wales national under-21 football team
4. 1994
   Joined Sheffield United F.C.
5. 1994
   Joined Wales men's national association football team
6. 1995
   Joined Bolton Wanderers F.C.
7. 1998
   Joined Blackburn Rovers F.C.
8. 2001
   Joined Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
9. 2004
   Joined Leicester City F.C.
10. 2005
    Joined Leeds United F.C.
11. 2006
    Joined Newport County A.F.C.

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Cardiff
• •Citizenship: United Kingdom
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football