Some say this was a man crafted by a god looking to create the new Rio Ferdinand. Others say he is no ordinary man and is in fact the footballing greats re-incarnated in one. His team mates say he should think himself lucky enough to grace the same pitch as the under 10s and should be reminded that two left feet do not make the game ‘beautiful’. At the mere age of 29 (he knows he looks younger!), he has carved out a ‘successful’ career as a centre half with Ashburton FC, where own goals and injuries have made him a local favourite.