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Without sounding like a bimbo pop singer collecting a fake gold gong at the MTV awards, I really do need to thank the following people as, without their help, friendship and guidance, there would be no story to tell:

Howard Kendall – thanks for giving me, a Second Division full-back, the chance to play in the big league. I hope I justified the faith you had in me. It was an absolute honour to play for a manager and gentleman such as yourself.

Colin Harvey – nothing much changed besides a few players coming and going, but the respect for Colin has remained, the same as it has for Howard. I regret not taking the improved contract offered to me before my move to Spurs. I really enjoyed working under Colin’s management, even though I let him down on the odd occasion – I apologise for that, and thanks for putting up with me!

Terry Venables – a man respected by so many, including myself, even though I went walkies a couple of times! I enjoyed every moment of the three years I worked under Terry and thank him for giving me the opportunity to do so.

Mick McCarthy – when things were not going too well for me he saw something in me and saved me from the scrap heap after a bastard named Ardiles did his best to end my career prematurely. Mick is as straight as they come and, apart from his hair, there are no grey areas! We had our fall-outs but I regard him as a fantastic person. Thanks, Mick – all the best.

Mike England – playing for Wales under Mike was an absolute pleasure. Mike was one of the easiest people I ever had the good fortune of playing for and I say that with the utmost respect and wish him all the very best life has to offer.

Nick Trainer – where do I begin? I’d hate to think where I would be today if it wasn’t for this fella. He has been a good friend for many years and I hope we have many more years of the same. Thank you for always being there.

John and Lynne Smith – I have known John, Lynne and the Smith family for a number of years and love and respect them as my own family. I hold them very close to my heart and look forward to seeing them at every opportunity and thank them for always being there for me. Please say hello to all in the Rehab, Lark Lane.

Joe Bennett Snr, Joey Bennett Jnr and family – catching up with you all after 25 years was a great occasion; we shared a lot of good times back in the day. Could you also say hello to all in the Canfield.

Andy Nicholls – without you, pal, this book would not have been possible. Thanks for all the hard work you have put into this project and for some great laughs along the way … ‘Un-ban the Everton 1!’

Pat