Sept 1995, groin injury. Tissue and a cyst removed, but then the problem is recognised as a bone problem. Out for six months.
Nov 1995, Third hernia operation.
July 1996, groin injury recurs. Out for another month.
Sept 1996, hernia operation
November 1996, hamstring problem. Combination of this and groin injury limits him to 16 League games in 1996-97.
May 1997, Pulls out of England squad for Le Tournoi and has new op.
August 1997, recurrence of hamstring injury. Out for two months.
January 1998, Doctor claims that Anderton's back is at the root of his problems, then another groin injury keeps him out for another three months.
Feb 1998, Further groin surgery in Germany.
May 1998, Consults faith healer Eileen Drewery after another injury-riddled season.
August 1999, Misses more than four months with an Achilles injury.
Now although it may be easy to wonder why Spurs bother to pay the man's wages, we must all appreciate that injuries are not welcomed by any player and Dazza, I'm sure, would gladly have swapped the last 3 years in return for playing a full season of football, injury-free.