 He was a versatile player and was able to play at left-back, as a sweeper or in the centre of defence and soon became a fixture in the first eleven, rarely missing a game for the next 4 seasons except when under suspension for disciplinary reasons.The pinnacle of his career came in Southampton's 1976 FA Cup Final victory over Manchester United.His performance at the centre of Saints' defence, alongside Mel Blyth, earned him the man of the match award.