They say success can change a man, and not always for the good. But for Jimmy Bullard, football's most down-to-earth individual, success was mostly a springboard to fulfil his ultimate fan-fantasy - collecting shirts of famous players.
By his own admission, Bullard isn't much of a collector and doesn't boast a massive display despite a career spanning 15 years.
But he does have his hands on some very sought after garments, including a David Beckham jersey, which hangs proudly in his pub, and, of course, a Cristiano Ronaldo match-worn shirt.
Simply owning these shirts is impressive enough. But the story behind obtaining them is what sets Bullard apart from every other player on the planet.
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