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  Radhi Jaidi Bolton Wanderers Player Profile from 4thegame.com
Tunisian defender Radhi Jaidi moved to the Reebok Stadium in July 2004.
His first season for the Trotters was reasonably successful with Jaidi making 28 appearances and scoring 5 times, while his second saw him score three times in twenty-four games.
During the summer, he played for Tunisia in the World Cup finals, where he scored during a 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia.
www.4thegame.com /club/bolton-wanderers-fc/player-profile/5232/radhijaidi.html   (346 words)

  
  Tunisia - Radhi Jaidi
The imposing figure of Radhi Jaidi at the heart of the Tunisia defence is sure to make life a struggle for any striker who comes up against the 'Carthage Eagles' in Germany 2006.
Jaidi became the first Tunisian to play in the English Premier League after he signed for Bolton Wanderers in the summer of 2004 on a free transfer from Esperance De Tunis, who had just won a seventh straight Tunisian championship.
Jaidi also managed to juggle both domestic and international duties very well throughout a gruelling campaign, helping Bolton qualify for the UEFA Cup for the first time in their history and making sure Tunisia reached their fourth World Cup finals.
www.tiscali.co.uk /events/2006/worldcup/tunisia-jaidi.html   (338 words)

  
 sport.iafrica.com | today's news Jaidi own goal hands Everton victory
Ferguson's role was to shadow Jaidi, but the former Scotland international lost his first battle with the towering Tunisian defender after only 16 minutes, helping the visitors score the opening goal.
Jaidi, whose ability in the air has led to goals against both Arsenal and Chelsea this season, escaped Ferguson's attentions to challenge the Everton goalkeeper Nigel Martyn for a Stelios Giannakopolous corner.
Martyn was rattled by Jaidi and the ball dropped for Davies to stroke home his fourth goal of the season through a packed six yard box.
sport.iafrica.com /news/396937.htm   (678 words)

  
 Radhi Jaidi Pictures Pics Profile Biography
It means Olivier Tebily and Radhi Jaidi will get the chance to strike up a partnership at the back in the Blues' clash with Leicester at St Andrew's on Saturday.
Jaidi, who won the 2004 Nations Cup with the Carthage Eagles, made his international debut in 1996 against Rwanda.
Jaidi, who became the first Tunisian to play in the English Premiership, is the second key defender to retire from Roger Lemerre's side after Hatem Trabelsi stepped down in June.
www.football-rumours.com /radhijaidi.html   (1745 words)

  
 RTÉ.ie Sport - WORLD CUP 2006
Bolton defender Radhi Jaidi rescued a point for Tunisia with an injury-time goal as their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia finished in a 2-2 draw in Munich.
But Jaidi was to have the final word as the Saudi defence failed to clear the ball in the dying seconds.
But the Saudi celebrations were to be short-lived as Jaidi capitalised on the Saudi defence's inability to clear the ball and he headed home from inside the six-yard box to give his team a share of the points.
www.rte.ie /sport/2006/0614/tunisia.html?rss   (626 words)

  
 The Sun Online - Football: Nat's so perfect for Jaidi
RADHI JAIDI has revealed his pride at emulating Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse by scoring in the World Cup finals.
Jaidi, 30, said: “I had no idea that a Bolton player had not scored at the World Cup for so long — that’s amazing to know.
Jaidi admits his side have to buck up their ideas against Spain and Ukraine in their final two Group H matches if they are to make it to the knockout stages for the first time.
www.thesun.co.uk /article/0,,2002390000-2006270731,00.html   (440 words)

  
 Tunisia Soccer News
Tunisia defender Radhi Jaidi retired from international soccer on Thursday, citing the country's recent poor performances.
Radhi Jaidi is set to leave Bolton Wanderers and sign for Birmingham City after agreeing a deal with the Championship side.
Birmingham have agreed a deal to sign defender Radhi Jaidi from Bolton subject to a work permit being granted, BBC reported on Monday.
www.topix.net /soccer-fifa/tunisia   (602 words)

  
 Jaidi shrugs off Podolski threat -DAWN - Sport; June 18, 2005
COLOGNE (Germany), June 17: Tunisia’s giant defender Radhi Jaidi shrugged off the threat of home town boy Lukas Podolski and said the African champions would match Germany strength for strength in Saturday’s Confederations Cup match in Cologne.
Jaidi, who will have the task of marking Cologne’s ‘wunderkind’ in front of his home fans, said Tunisia were well aware of the talent of the 20-year-old but not in awe of German football’s new strike threat.
Jaidi, who turns 30 in August, said his own game had improved vastly since his move to the English Premier League last year, joining Bolton as an unknown from Tunisian champions Esperance and quickly making his mark with consistent defending and some important goals.
www.dawn.com /2005/06/18/spt7.htm   (399 words)

  
 FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Tunisia defender Radhi Jaidi announced his retirement from international soccer on Thursday, citing the squad's recent poor performances.
Tunisia were held to a surprise goalless draw at Mauritius in an African Nations Cup qualifier earlier this month.
Birmingham City's Jaidi participated in two FIFA World Cups and four African Nations Cup tournaments.
www.fifa.com /en/mens/index/0,2527,122795,00.html?articleid=122795   (120 words)

  
 Radhi Jaidi Birmingham City FC player profile from football.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Bolton Wanderers' Tunisian centre-back Rahdi Jaidi says he is enjoying every moment of his time at the Reebok Stadium.
Tunisian centre-half Radhi Jaidi has agreed a new contract to ensure an extended stay at the Reebok Stadium, despite having handed in a transfer request recently.
Tunisian defender Radhi Jaidi should be able to play in Bolton's next Premiership match against Middlesbrough despite breaking his nose in Sunday's 2-1 win over Newcastle United.
www.football.co.uk /birmingham/players/radhi_jaidi_109447.shtml   (163 words)

  
 FA investigates Jaidi transfer | News | Guardian Unlimited Football
Bolton Wanderers were last night caught up in another Football Association investigation after it emerged that Radhi Jaidi's former agent has lodged a complaint over the transfer that saw the defender join Birmingham City for £2m in the summer.
Learoyd-Hill said it was only after the transfer was completed that he was told Jaidi no longer wished to be represented by him, even though he met Jaidi on more than one occasion during the World Cup.
He has since invoiced Jaidi for money he believes is due but is anxious that the FA investigates the course of events which, he claims, led to him being frozen out.
football.guardian.co.uk /News_Story/0,,1878379,00.html   (533 words)

  
 RTÉ.ie Sport - Garcia grabs point for 'Pool
Tunisia international Radhi Jaidi was also on target for Bolton, who had conceded only two goals in their previous home games in the Premiership this season.
But their defence cracked twice as a penalty from Steven Gerrard wiped out Jaidi's goal and substitute Luis Garcia denied Diouf the delight of scoring the winner against his ex-teammates.
Djibril Cisse almost earned Liverpool, who stayed third, their 11th successive league victory when he shaved a post in the final moments, but that would have been harsh on Bolton, who were given a marvellous start after 10 minutes thanks to visiting keeper Jose Reina.
www.rte.ie /sport/2006/0102/bolton.html   (680 words)

  
 FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Tunisian central defender Radhi Jaidi, who plays for English Championship club Birmingham City, has called time on his international career, Tunisia coach Roger Lemerre said on Wedensday.
"Jaidi has expressed his desire to no longer play for the national team," Lemerre said at a press conference during which he named his squad for a 2008 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan on 7 October.
Jaidi also played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, scoring the last-minute goal which secured a 2-2 draw in their opening game against Saudi Arabia.
www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,122733,00.html   (192 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Arsenal?s Thierry Henry (right) in a duel with Radhi Jaidi of Bolton Wanderers at Highbury on Saturday.
Tunisian defender Radhi Jaidi levelled with a header on the hour but Robert Pires quickly put Arsenal back in front.
Only two fine interceptions by Jaidi prevented the visitors falling behind before Henry ruthlessly dispatched his fifth league goal of the season in the 31st minute.
www.telegraphindia.com /1040919/asp/sports/story_3776268.asp   (173 words)

  
 Birmingham City - Jaidi Signs in £2 million Deal
Radhi Jaidi last night agreed a move to Birmingham, and became Steve Bruce's 7th addition this season.
The former Bolton player signed in a deal worth £2 million, but is subject to Birmingham gaining an international clearance for him, although it's believed that will just be a routine matter and not present any problems.
Jaidi should be eliable for the season opener against Colchester on Saturday.
www.birmingham.vitalfootball.co.uk /article.asp?a=25628   (201 words)

  
 Jaidi Talks To Birmingham || Walking Down The Manny Road - Unofficial Bolton Wanderers News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Tunisian defender Radhi Jaidi is in talks with Birmingham City about a move to St Andrews after falling out of favour at Bolton Wanderers.
The giant African lost his place in the Trotters line up towards the end of last season and Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed that negotiations with the Blues are at an early stage.
Jaidi 30, joined Bolton from Esperance de Tunis two years ago and quickly became famous for his knack of scoring headed goals from set pieces.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s474/st101290.htm   (236 words)

  
 uefa.com - UEFA Cup - News & Features   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Radhi Jaidi believes Bolton Wanderers FC can win the UEFA Cup this season, despite this being their first campaign in European football.
It was Mexican international Jared Borgetti's goal that earned Bolton a point in Istanbul, and Jaidi says the whole squad is buoyed by the result at the Inönü stadium.
The Russian club defeated Vitória SC 2-1 on Matchday 1 to top the group, and Jaidi insists the Lancashire side must win to avoid falling off the pace.
www.uefa.com /competitions/UEFACup/news/Kind=1/newsId=362193.html   (408 words)

  
 World Football Forums - Radhi Jaidi
Bearing in mind that he was playing for a standard team in the Premiership.
I think Jaidi has the potential to become a good player in the Premiership.
He has done extremely well for Bolton this season seeing as it was his first ever season in English football too.
www.worldfootballforums.com /future-football-stars/pt_1413-radhi-jaidi.htm   (226 words)

  
 sport.iafrica.com | today's news Bolton agree Jaidi deal
Jaidi has performed a U-turn after demanding a transfer at the end of the season.
Jaidi made a bright start to his career in England last August after signing a two-year deal.
Jaidi has now changed his mind and a club spokesman said: "We have agreed a two-year deal and hopefully things will be sorted out when he returns to the club."
sport.iafrica.com /news/453172.htm   (327 words)

  
 The Hindu : Sport : Jaidi's strike salvages a draw for Tunisia
MUNICH : Defender Radhi Jaidi headed an injury-time equaliser on Wednesday as Tunisia scrambled a 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia which left both teams waiting for an elusive World Cup win.
It was relief for Tunisia, which had led for nearly an hour before Saudi Arabia equalised and then went ahead through veteran striker Sami al-Jaber in the 84th minute.
However, the Saudis were not able to hold on to their lead and Jaidi equalised in the second minute of injury time.
www.hindu.com /2006/06/16/stories/2006061604722300.htm   (555 words)

  
 Tunisia spoils Saudi Arabia’s surefire win - Soccer - MSNBC.com
Thomas Kienzle / AP Tunisia's Radhi Jaidi, right, celebrates after scoring the tying goal in the 92nd minute.
Rahdi Jaidi’s powerful header in injury time gave Tunisia a 2-2 tie with Saudi Arabia in a Group H game that was also the only all-Arab match of the tournament.
Jaidi, a hulking defender, pushed up and was unmarked in front of the middle of the goal to head in Ziad Jaziri’s pinpoint pass.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/13322135   (813 words)

  
 The Scotsman - Sport - Jaidi leaves it late to earn point for Tunisia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
A STOPPAGE-TIME header from Radhi Jaidi earned Tunisia a vital draw with Saudi Arabia after a thrilling finish to their Group H opener yesterday afternoon.
Saudi substitute Sami Al Jaber scored in the 84th minute to put his team 2-1 ahead and seemingly on their way to a comeback win in the all-Arab clash.
But Bolton Wanderers' towering defender Jaidi capitalised on the Saudi defence's inability to clear the ball and headed home from inside the six-yard box in the dying minutes to give his team a share of the points.
thescotsman.scotsman.com /sport.cfm?id=877242006   (644 words)

  
 MTNfootball.com - Jaidi Set For Bolton Exit
Tunisian international defender Radhi Jaidi could be on his way out of his English club Bolton Wanderers.
Allardyce told Sky Sports News: "There are talks on for Radhi at the moment.
Jaidi was a regular for Bolton last season but he is being squeezed out by the arrival of new players.
www.mtnfootball.com /live/content.php?Item_ID=5362   (79 words)

  
 World Cup Soccer. All the top world soccer news daily. News from international soccer. World Cup 2010, Euro 2008, ...
Early goals from Radhi Jaidi, seen here in 2006, and Sebastian Larsson helped Birmingham win 2-1 over Leicester giving Steve Bruce club's hopes of automatic promotion to the Premiership, a massive boost.
Early goals from Radhi Jaidi and Sebastian Larsson put Steve Bruce's side on track for a win that lifts them above Derby and into second place in the Championship, two points adrift of leaders Sunderland with three rounds of matches left to play.
Shaun Newton's free-kick gave Leicester hope seven minutes from time but the Foxes were unable to draw a line under a winless run that has now reached ten matches.
www.wldcup.com /news/2007/04/20070417_41992_soccer_news.html   (272 words)

  
 SI.com - Soccer - 2006 World Cup team profile: Tunisia - Monday January 30, 2006 2:14PM
Tunisia's opponents quickly learn that huge fullback Radhi Jaidi is a tough man to move.
That means it will be up to the fullbacks to provide width and, in that sense, Tunisia is blessed with two gems in Trabelsi and Clayton.
The pair should provide lots of crosses for the front men and be especially dangerous on set-pieces, when 6-foot-4, 200-pound man mountain Radhi Jaidi comes up from the back.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2006/soccer/01/26/profile.tunisia/index.html   (430 words)

  
 Radhi Jaidi, Tunisia football World Cup 2006 Squad Profile
Commanding central defender who became the first Tunisian to play in the Premiership when he signed for Bolton Wanderers in 2004.
Displayed his full repertoire of skills during his country's African Cup of Nations victory two years ago which include being a fearsome header of the ball and committed tackler.
A physically imposing and no-nonsense centre-back who has a habit of scoring crucial goals for club and country, Jaidi is first choice for Tunisia and is rapidly closing in on his century of international caps.
wc.footymad.net /player-profile/tunisia/radhi-jaidi   (168 words)

  
 Tunisia scrape late draw with Saudis
Tunisian defender Radhi Jaidi celebrates after scoring the tying goal against Saudi Arabia in extra time in their World Cup group H match at Munich's World Cup Stadium.
Defender Radhi Jaidi headed an injury-time equaliser as Tunisia scrambled a 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia which left both teams waiting for an elusive World Cup win.
It was a bewildering turn-around for the North Africans, who went ahead in the 23rd minute after captain Riadh Bouazizi was fouled in front of the Saudi box.
www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?ID=128598   (721 words)

  
 Bolton Wanderers 1 Heerenveen 1 || Walking Down The Manny Road - Unofficial Bolton Wanderers News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
A second half equaliser from Tunisian defender Radhi Jaidi gave Bolton a share of the spoils in their 1-1 friendly draw with Heerenveen at the Reebok Stadium earlier today.
Heerenveen's young keeper Boy Waterman then made a couple of good saves as the half came to a close, firstly a lame Okocha shot was easily gathered by the 21-year old custodian and then Kevin Davies saw his shot well saved.
The late goal from Jaidi highlighted the predatory insticts which had made the former Esparence defender such a threat in attacking situations for Bolton last season.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s474/st78776.htm   (584 words)

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