The 37-year-old joined Vanarama National
League North side Darlington in July 2020 following his release from League One
side Crewe Alexandra.
He made his debut for Bolton Wanderers
in the Premiership in 2001, and he established himself as a regular in their
side under manager Sam Allardyce making 161 appearances, including the 2004
Carling Cup final defeat against Middlesbrough.
He played a key role in Bolton's
success in the Premiership in that era, when they finished in the top eight in
four successive seasons.
After loan spells at Birmingham City
and Derby County, he moved to Bristol City in 2010, and then on to Preston,
Rotherham, Accrington Stanley, Mansfield Town, Leyton Orient, Notts County and
Crewe, with whom he won promotion from League Two.
He was released by the Gresty Road
outfit and decided to go part time.
In total, he made 458 appearances in
his career, scoring just 4 times, including a memorable goal for Bolton against
Liverpool in the Premiership.
He has also gained 10 caps for England
under-21s. |
