I was there for the game Pat Murphy describes here;-

"His first game I remember, against Norwich he had a shocker - losing 3-2. The next nine years he was a tremendous centre-back alongside Gareth Southgate.".

I felt sorry for him that day and was pleased to see how much his career prospered after that uncomfortable start. So sad, and very surprising, that such a physically strong player can be cut down so young.

RIP