A little genius of a player who could jink his way past an opponent, could strike a venomous shot, could hit wonderful free kicks, could be totally unplayable on a good day, as in the Carling Cup game against Tottenham at Turf Moor in season 2008/09 and could see a pass in an instant. The stunning volleyed goal he scored that won the Premier game against Man United will be remembered for years to come. His control of the ball was superb, he was two-footed, and his first-touch was sublime. He didnt thump a ball, he caressed it. And while he certainly wasnt the biggest of players and couldnt head a ball for toffee, he did one thing in one game that set him part from the crowd even more. After a win away at Coventry in the promotion season he did something totally outrageous when he ran to the Burnley fans, turned his back to them, and lowered his shorts. Underneath he had a bright red pair of briefs with the word Bad Beat Bob on the rear, a reference to a losing hand at cards. With a huge wide grin, he wiggled his backside and showed the fans this new fashion statement and brought the house down. Cult status was awarded there and then. Naturally, the club shop then sold hundreds of pairs.
