 Complete the following phrase:  A versatile player, he could play in midfield or at left-back. He began his career with Manchester United, and made a handful of first team appearances before being transferred to Leeds United in May 2004. He spent two seasons at Elland Road before joining Preston North End for a fee of 250,000 in June 2006. Another two-year spell followed until he joined Stoke City for 500,000 in January after a short loan period. He became a regular under Tony Pulis and helped the club to gain promotion out of the Championship in 200708. He appeared in the 