Position: Left-back
Age: 26
Born: Cottenham (Aug 29, 1978)
Date signed: Mar 21, 2001
Signed from: Peterborough, £500,000
Contract: June 2007, with further one-year option
City debut: v Grimsby H (Mar 31, 2001)
Season 2004/05 Appearances (max 41): 35 Goals: 1
Career appearances: 174 (76th on all-time list) Goals: 3

It was a long, hard season for the former City captain who played well in some games – and looked distinctly uncomfortable in others. Showed his character to win his regular place back after losing it for the first time in his Norwich career and played his part in the late revival. But overall it's fair to say that his first taste of Premiership football has been a testing experience.

Verdict: Should be a regular in the first team next season – don't expect too many right wingers to get the better of him in the Championship.

OFF DUTY (2004):

Marital status: Girlfriend Helen. We’ve been together for five years.
Children: None.
Home: Loddon

Current car: BMW.
First car: Ford Fiesta.

How do you relax away from football: I’m not someone who finds it easy to switch off from football. If we’ve just played a game – or there’s one coming up – it will generally be on my mind. I find the best way to relax is to be at home doing nothing much in particular, although I do enjoy the occasional game of golf. I also like walking our dog, Solo.

Favourite other sport to watch: I’ll watch anything that’s on, to be honest, but particularly golf.
Favourite television programme: Only Fools & Horses and The Office.
Favourite holiday destination: The USA. I have been there three or four times and have always had a good time. If I had to pick one destination I’d say Las Vegas. We went there during the summer and really enjoyed ourselves.
Favourite restaurant/eating place: We’re not great ones for eating out to be honest. We’re quite happy to stay in.
Favourite read: The Sun.
Favourite film: The Shawshank Redemption.
Recommended listening: Oasis and Eminem.

Best thing about living in Norfolk: The people. They are extremely friendly and I’ve always felt really at home here. I also love Norfolk as a county – you couldn’t wish for a nicer place to live.
Worst thing about living in Norfolk: I can’t really think of one.

Who’s is the first result you look out for: Peterborough.
What was the first team you ever played for: Cottenham Juniors in Cambridgeshire. The first professional club I ever represented was Norwich City. I was there between the age of 14 and 15 and played alongside the likes of Darren Kenton and Adrian Forbes. I was playing in midfield in those days and wasn’t really getting anywhere so it wasn’t too much of a surprise when I was released. I remember agreeing with their decision at the time!

What would you have done for a living if you hadn’t made the grade: As a kid I always fancied being a vet – until I realised some of the things they had to do!
What will you do when your playing career is over: I’d like to stay in the game, maybe in a coaching capacity. I certainly don’t think I’d ever fancy being a manager.