Born: Huddersfield April 14 1972. Was a star with non-League Emley in the UniBond League, prompting a step into League football with Lincoln City where his best season came in 1997-98 when he netted a dozen League goals. The 6ft 2in striker then moved on to Hull City for a short spell before joining York for a fee of around £80,000 in November 1999, netting the winner on his debut against Shrewsbury at Bootham Crescent.