Sylvain Distin
Born: December 16, 1977 (age 46)
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Hometown: Bagnolet, France
Nationality: 
French
FrenchPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 1998-1999 | Tours |
| 2000-2002 | Paris Saint-Germain | |
| → 2001-2002 | Newcastle United (loan) | |
| 2002-2007 | Manchester City | |
| 2007-2009 | Portsmouth | |
| 2009-2015 | Everton | |
| 2015-2016 | Bournemouth | |
Sports Mole has 262 articles about Sylvain Distin. Articles 1 to 40:
Sylvain Distin: 'Pep Guardiola has hampered John Stones progress'
Former Manchester City defender Sylvain Distin says that John Stones will not fulfil his potential by working under Pep Guardiola.
Apr 21, 10:33
Joleon Lescott keen on proposed new Premier League transfer rules
Joleon Lescott is in favour of a proposed new plan forbidding Premier League clubs from being able to sign players once the new season is underway.
Aug 15, 20:52
Sylvain Distin one of six players to leave Bournemouth
Veteran centre-back Sylvain Distin will leave Bournemouth when his contract on the south coast expires next month.
May 24, 16:21
Preview: Manchester United vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews the rearranged Premier League meeting between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
May 17, 13:12
Preview: Manchester United vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
May 13, 17:41
Preview: Bournemouth vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League match between Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion at the Vitality Stadium.
May 6, 20:27
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round clash between Bournemouth and Everton at Dean Court.
Feb 19, 13:57
Paul Cook unconcerned by potential Bournemouth changes
Portsmouth manager Paul Cook insists that it will not make a difference to him if Bournemouth name a weakened side for their FA Cup clash at Fratton Park.
Jan 28, 20:03
Riyad Mahrez misses penalty as Leicester fail to overcome 10-man Bournemouth
Leicester City's winless run is extended to three games as they draw a blank at home to Bournemouth, who had to play over half an hour with 10 men.
Jan 2, 16:51
Team News: Thibaut Courtois returns for Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois will make his first Chelsea appearance since late August as he replaces Asmir Begovic in goal for Jose Mourinho's side against Bournemouth.
Dec 5, 16:33
Match Analysis: Southampton 2-0 Bournemouth
Sports Mole reviews the action from St Mary's as 10-man Southampton curtail Bournemouth's second-half improvement to clinch a 2-0 win.
Nov 1, 18:27
Ten-man Southampton overcome Bournemouth to move into seventh
First-half goals from Steven Davis and Graziano Pelle ensure that Southampton claim New Forest derby bragging rights against Bournemouth at St Mary's.
Nov 1, 17:51
Half-Time Report: Steven Davis, Graziano Pelle put Southampton on their way
A below-par Bournemouth side trail Southampton 2-0 at half time in their Premier League clash at St Mary's.
Nov 1, 16:47
Match Analysis: Bournemouth 1-5 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole dissects the action following Tottenham Hotspur's 5-1 triumph over Bournemouth at Dean Court.
Oct 25, 16:42
Sylvain Distin: Bournemouth's 'spin the wheel' more daunting than Man City
Sylvain Distin reveals that he is more daunted by Bournemouth's 'spin the wheel' disciplinary system than by facing Manchester City on Saturday.
Oct 17, 06:00
Mame Biram Diouf goal seals first Stoke City win of season
Mame Biram Diouf heads a late winner as Stoke City edge past Bournemouth with a 2-1 win at the Britannia Stadium.
Sep 26, 17:06
Preview: Stoke City vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews all of the Premier League action as Stoke City prepare to welcome visiting Bournemouth to the Britannia Stadium.
Sep 24, 17:52
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe content with defensive options
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe claims that his side have plenty of quality in defence, despite losing a number of players to injury.
Sep 24, 10:29
Eddie Howe: Sylvain Distin is the "ultimate professional"
Manager Eddie Howe hails Sylvain Distin's professsionalism after Bournemouth's 2-0 win over Sunderland.
Sep 19, 18:20
Team News: Bournemouth make five changes
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe makes five changes to his team for their Premier League match with Sunderland at Vitality Stadium.
Sep 19, 14:03
Report: Everton bid for Federico Fazio
Tottenham Hotspur defender Federico Fazio could join Everton for £5m this summer, according to reports.
Aug 25, 22:08
Team News: Eleven changes for Bournemouth
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has named an entirely new XI for their visit to Hartlepool United in the second round of the League Cup.
Aug 25, 19:42
Report: Everton agree fee for Ramiro Funes Mori
River Plate defender Ramiro Funes Mori is on the verge of a £5m switch to Everton, according to newspaper reports.
Aug 18, 23:02
Everton in talks for River Plate star Ramiro Funes Mori
Everton are in talks with River Plate over a possible deal for defender Ramiro Funes Mori, according to a report.
Aug 15, 14:09
Preview: Liverpool vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first-ever Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield.
Aug 14, 18:04
Match Analysis: Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Aston Villa's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the opening day of the 2015-16 Premier League season.
Aug 8, 17:39
Team News: Joshua King makes Bournemouth debut against Aston Villa
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe hands striker Joshua King his debut for the Cherries in their Premier League opener against Aston Villa at Dean Court.
Aug 8, 14:12
Premier League in numbers: Matchday 1 preview
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League fixtures, with the aid of a selection of statistics from each game taking place.
Aug 8, 12:25
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.
Aug 6, 18:44
Eddie Howe to be "ruthless" with Bournemouth decision making
Eddie Howe insists that he will be ruthless if needed when it comes to making tough decisions for Bournemouth in the Premier League this season.
Aug 6, 12:10
Premier League 2015-16 season preview: Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks ahead to Bournemouth's first ever season as a Premier League club as they prepare for the 2015-16 campaign.
Aug 5, 11:00
Sylvain Distin "excited" by Bournemouth challenge
Sylvain Distin says that he feels "very comfortable" with his decision to join Premier League new boys Bournemouth.
Aug 3, 22:42
Cardiff City edge Bournemouth in five-goal thriller
Cardiff City come from a goal down to secure a 3-2 win over Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Jul 31, 21:38
Eddie Howe looking to "beef up" Bournemouth squad
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe hints that he is still looking for more new faces to "beef up" his squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
Jul 28, 22:28
Sylvain Distin: 'John Stones destined for big club'
Sylvain Distin claims that former Everton teammate John Stones is destined to join a "big club" amid speculation linking him with Chelsea.
Jul 28, 12:17
Report: Everton ready to bid £10m for Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk
Everton will make a £10m bid for Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, according to reports.
Jul 27, 23:59
Eddie Howe seeking further new signings at Bournemouth
Eddie Howe admits that trying to recruit players within Bournemouth's budget is proving to be a "never-ending battle".
Jul 27, 17:49
Everton's Roberto Martinez rules out move for Manchester United's Jonny Evans
Everton manager Roberto Martinez rejects reports that the club are considering an £8m move for Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.
Jul 17, 09:50
Chievo loan Filippo Costa to Bournemouth
Serie A side Chievo announce that young defender Filippo Costa has joined Bournemouth on a season-long loan.
Jul 11, 13:31
Report: Everton make opening offer for Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann
Everton reportedly make an £8m bid for Crystal Palace centre-back Scott Dann.
Jul 8, 04:53
