A lot of the young cats would probably not realise that the pragmatic merchant himself used to be a player back in the day.
And the way in which he played the game was similar to how he manages.
Not flashy, did not have a lot of skill, but was tenacious, tough and the much needed cement that every midfield needs.
Probably best known for being the man that Beckham fouled that lead to the infamous red card at the 98 World Cup, where he was somehow made to be the villain.
A decent player, and the kind of warrior you need in your team. But his managerial career has definitely exceeded what he achieved as a player.
