 In 12 seasons with Hartlepool he made a club record 544 appearances , and picked up numerous club awards , including two Player of the Year awards from fans , one Player of the Year award from his teammates , as well as the award for Player of the Decade ( 2000s ) . He was also recognised at regional and national levels , being named on the PFA Team of the Year twice , and recognised as the North East League Player of the Year in 2006 . He helped the club win promotion out of the fourth tier in 2002 – 03 , and again in 2006 – 07 . However he suffered play @-@ off heartbreak with the club on three separate occasions . 
