Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 3 December 1977 | ||
Place of birth | Epsom, England | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1994–1996 | Woking | ||
1996–1998 | Southampton | 2 | (0) |
1998 | → Millwall (loan) | ||
1998–1999 | Aldershot Town | 17 | (0) |
Farnborough Town | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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