Date of birth: 13/10/1979

Longsight born defender and academy graduate at United. His early career was beset with injury problems, but he has since settled down to have a successful, if not stellar, career with the Reds. He can play at centre back or right back and his full-blooded style and local roots make him a favourite with the crowd.

At his best when: Tackling at full speed

At his worst when: His distribution goes awry