The ex-Swindon, Cardiff and Reading left back talks us through his football memories...

First game you watched live?
Cardiff City against Southend at Ninian Park in about 1975 or ’76. I played in the school team at Glanyr-Afon Juniors, and my teacher Paul Kite asked a few of us if we’d like to go along. I remember going and standing on the Bob Bank, which was always a popular spot, and I was really struck by the passion of the fans.
First football hero?
Pele. I remember being a six-year-old kid and being allowed to stay up a bit later to watch the World Cup in 1970 and his talent just ...