Journeyman (39 page)
Authors: Ben Smith
The favourite game of my career – a 1–0 win against Leeds United at Elland Road in an FA Cup replay.
Photoshoot dressed up as an early 1920s Hereford United player.
An enjoyable game to play in, even though we lost away to Leicester City in League One.
One of my trademark outside-of-the-left-foot passes. Not sure how I developed that skill but it was something I used a lot over the years.
Celebrating a Simon Johnson goal with Richard Rose against my old team Shrewsbury (and a certain manager).
The customary lap of honour after the final game of the season against Grimsby in the promotion-winning 2007/08 season.
The look on my face probably tells you how surprised I was when my volley flew into the top corner of the net.
Pretty sure I am giving the ball away here – as I did for the majority of this game against Southampton in pre-season 2008.
A rare touch of the ball in a 6–1 spanking by Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Ground.
Showing my explosive jumping skills by getting a good 3 cm off the ground…
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