Andy Griffin

Stoke City

Griffin was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, and began his career with Stoke City. He impressed in the club's youth ranks and he was handed a professional contract in July 1996. He instantly became a regular in the side during the 1996–97 season, playing in 36 matches including the final match at the Victoria Ground and in just his first season as a professional, he won the club's player of the year award. In 1997, Stoke moved to the Britannia Stadium, but the team struggled all season and with relegation looming, Stoke decided to cash in on their most promising prospect, selling Griffin to Newcastle United for £1.5million in January 1998.

Newcastle United

Griffin settled quickly in Newcastle and earned call-ups to the England U21 team and also played in the 1999 FA Cup final. However, he picked up an injury in August 1999, ruling him out for the 1999–2000 season. He made a comeback the following season, but he again suffered a hernia injury, missing another season. Griffin enjoyed something of a resurgence under Bobby Robson and made several solid performances during the 2002–03 season, including in the UEFA Champions League, when his winning goal against Juventus rekindled his side's campaign. Injuries and a failure to get a regular place in the side saw him not offered a new contract by Newcastle at the end of the 2003–04 season.

Portsmouth

Griffin joined Portsmouth in May 2004 on a free transfer. After agreeing to join the club,…

Newcastle United

FA Cup runner-up: 1998–99 Stoke City

Football League Championship second-place promotion: 2007–08 Reading

Football League Championship: 2011–12 Doncaster Rovers

Football League One: 2012–13 Individual

Stoke City Player of the Year: 1996–97