by Ben Smith
Wassmer, Charlie 1
Way, Darren 1
Webb, David 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
West Bromich Albion 1
West Ham United 1, 2, 3
Weymouth FC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Wilson, Glenn 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wimbledon, AFC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Winterburn, Nigel 1
Witham Nomads 1
Witham Youth FC 1
Woking FC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Wrexham FC 1
Wright, Ian 1, 2
Wright, Mark 1
Wright, Richard 1
Wycombe Wanderers 1, 2
Yeovil Town 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
contract negotiations 1, 2, 3
training 1
transition to full-time 1
Zola, Gianfranco 1
My first pen picture at Yeovil Town. And yes, I was a big fan of Jason Donovan…
Playing against a young Man United team in 1999. I even had the David Beckham highlights as well.
Had an absolute stinker in this game against Gravesend & Northfleet until this shot sneaked in.
A comfortable victory for me in the ‘who can pull the ugliest face’ competition in March 2007.
Being as slow as I was, there was no chance I was going to catch anyone in a race, so I usually went for the lazy lunge – as demonstrated here.
Looking fresh-faced, but struggling as usual through another pre-season friendly in July 2007.
The permanent players of the HUFC squad for the promotion-winning 2007/08 season. However, this group of players was supplemented by more than a sprinkling of very talented loanees.
Celebrating my second goal (and my team’s third) in a comfortable home victory against Morecambe.
A sudden burst of energy after scoring against Tamworth in 38-degree heat. Before that, I’d been overheating like a clapped-out old Mondeo.
Clearing the ball in a narrow defeat against Birmingham City in August 2007.
Bradford at home.
Another tackle, another ugly face pulled.
Bursting through against Leeds in the FA Cup, but couldn’t quite find the finish.
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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