Loved Michael Bridges when we first signed him! Before he'd even kicked a ball for us, the fact that we'd beaten Spurs to his signature (I lived in Spurs country at that point) gave him an edge.
Then he started playing for us, and showing just how talented he was. It was rare that you saw him score a simple goal, and that's some achievement in a debut season containing 21.
Unfortunately, injuries pretty much ruined him after that, but I'll always look back on his contribution to the 1999-2000 season fondly.
I think my favourite Bridges goal was the Le Tissier-esque tee up and precise volley away at Southampton.
If you want to watch it, you can see it here.
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