Quick Info
| Profession | Former Professional Footballer, Commentator, Pundit |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 10/03/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Nottingham, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English former professional football player who represented England and won the English Premier League with Blackburn Rovers in 1995. Now works as a commentator and pundit for BT Sport and BBC Radio 5 Live. |
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| Notable Achievement | Part of the 'SAS' partnership with Alan Shearer at Blackburn Rovers, helping secure the first league title for the club since 1914 |
Physical Stats & More
| Position | Striker/Forward |
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| Career Goals | 148 goals |
| Career Appearances | 409 domestic league games |
| Career Span | 16 years in English and Scottish Premier Leagues |
Personal Life
| Retirement | Retired from professional football in Summer 2007 due to an eye injury sustained in the 2006/07 season |
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Career
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| International | England International |
| Current Role | Commentator for BT Sport and BBC Radio 5 Live; Daily Mail Columnist; Keynote Speaker |
Style Quotient
| Nickname | The Evil Genius |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Published autobiography 'Paradise And Beyond' in 2011 | |
| 2. Delivers keynote speaking sessions sharing career learnings and insights | |
| 3. Was initially mocked in England for his £6 million transfer to Celtic but proved doubters wrong |