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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 10 October 1970 | ||
Place of birth | London, England | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder/Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1988–1993 | Watford | 84 | (9) |
1992 | → Gillingham (loan) | 8 | (1) |
1993–1997 | Carlisle United | 146 | (16) |
1997–1998 | Chester City | 44 | (7) |
1998–2001 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 48 | (4) |
Total | 330 | (37) | |
International career | |||
1990 | England U21 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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