Born in Barnsley in 1965,he combatted competition in the non-leagues whilst working as a mechanic's assistant.He joined Lincoln in 1988 at the age of 23 on a professional deal for £10,000.He scored 11 times for the Imps and is one of their greatest players.
Although he was a key member of the squad,Sam Ellis released him in 1994 so he could sign for Doncaster where he spent three seasons.
His last two clubs were Hull and Mansfield before he decided to retire in 2001 at the age of 36.
He wasn't out of action for long.He worked at the centre of excellence for Lincoln and is credited by the club for developing players like Lee Frecklington.The work earned him the role of coach and when Keith Alexander was sacked in 2006,he became manager.
He only lasted a year in charge before joining Martin Allen at Leicester and Cheltenham.When Martin left the club,he took caretaker charge.He now works for Gillingham with Martin at the helm.
He lives in London.
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