Club: Hull City (since 2003)
Cost: £50k
Position: Goalkeeper
DOB: 9th November 1982
POB: California, USA
Previous Clubs: Aston Villa, Bradford City, Macclesfield Town, Stockport County

• Capped at U20s level for England but now full Welsh International
• Hull Player of the Year 2005-06
• Played for Hull in all English divisions, joining them in the old 3rd division.
• Rumoured to be scouted by Inter Milan, Fenerbahce and Everton

Club: Everton (since 2005)
Cost: £2million
Position: Midfield
DOB: 26 March 1982
POB: San Sebastian, Spain
Previous Clubs: Barcelona, Rangers, Real Sociedad
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