| Date of Birth: | April 1, 1974 |
| Birthplace: | North Shields |
| Nationality: | English |
| Height: | 1.83m / 6' |
| Previous Clubs: | Newcastle |
| Joined Villa: | October 15, 1998 |
| Acquisition Price: | £4 million |
| Debut: | October 24, 1998 (Leicester (h)) |
| Left Villa (for): | July 5, 2000 (Everton) |
| Transfer fee: | £2.5 million |
