I'm not saying he has set the Premiership alight in his career, but in 278 games for Newcastle he could never be accused of "bottling it".More "steady" than "spectacular", but he showed more heart in black and white than the likes of Carr and Babayaro of late.
Born in Magherafell, Northern Ireland he is captain of his country and a major part of their sudden rise up the world rankings.
Aston Villa have put him on the transfer list, and a couple of Premiership clubs (including Fulham) are said to be ready to offer him a deal. New Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez obviously knows all about him from his time in Belfast as manager of the national team.
Would he be good for Newcastle at £1m ... or should we draw a line and move on? You tell us on our message board.