Bardsley locks down the right back slot by virtue of being the Black Cats' only regular man in that position for seven seasons. Now the Sunderland player with the most Premier League appearances, Bardsley was admittedly great on his day, capable of locking down tricky wingers and popping up with an occasional goal to boot. His time at the Stadium of Light will be forever tainted by the casino incident, but he was given a chance to redeem himself under Gus Poyet and took it. Best Moment: Although it was quickly cancelled out by Javier Hernandez's last-gasp equaliser, Bardsley's long range effort against Manchester United in the League Cup semi-final sparked once-in-a-lifetime celebrations among the Sunderland faithful. It was a tricky (but tame) strike, skidding out of David de Gea's grasp and sneaking across the line. It capped a decidedly mixed seven years at the club for the right back, ensuring that he left on a high.
