...made his senor debut for City in November, 2000 and at the age of 34 plays for West Ham today in his 267th appearance since leaving Cardiff for West Ham in 2005 in a shameful deal which also saw Danny Gabb go with him.

That's well over 300 senior games in 17 years (lot of injuries) as well as 51 international caps for Wales. The boy shows little sign of ageing and looks certain to at least see this season out - his current deal runs out in December. Well done, lad.

Not many other Prem players still still holding a first team spot 17 years on - I can only think of Gareth Barry, any others?