Football player for Norwich City (Reserves), Kings Lynn, Cambridge United, Manchester United, Coventry City, Aston Villa, Leicester City (current club), and England.
Date of birth: 22^nd April 1969.

Summary
Dion's career got off to an albeit shaky start with Norwich City in the 1987-88 season but was released by the club without ever making a first team appearance, although he played six times for the Reserves. He joined Kings Lynn before moving onto Cambridge United, where his goals (52 in 156 games) helped his side threaten a place in the top flight.

His career well and truly launched he was signed by Manchester United for £1million in 1992, where he made twelve appearances for the Red Devils scoring twice. Sold to Coventry City, he played both as a central forward and as a centre-half, Dion made his 100th league appearance for Coventry on the first day of the 1997/98 season. He marked this occasion with a hat-trick giving Coventry a 3-2 victory over the highly fancied Chelsea.

The Sun speculated on 17th December 1997 that Dublin was a target for Bryan Robson's Middlesbrough, however, Leicester City and Crystal Palace were also rumoured to be interested as Coventry sought to regain some of their money spent on Romanian international striker Moldovan.

Meanwhile in the international arena, Dion's impressive form for Coventry earned him a surprise call-up to Glen Hoddle's England squad for the pre-World Cup friendly against Chile in February 1998, seemingly jumping above Robbiue Fowler, Stan Collymore, Emile Heskey and Chris Sutton, to make his debut in the 2-0 defeat.

As transfer deadline day approached, Dion was linked with £5million moves to Blackburn and Liverpool (who supposedly were keen on his defensive abilities). The end of the season saw Dion finish joint top premiership marksman. His 18 goals being equaled by Chris Sutton and Liverpool's Michael Owen. This resulted in increased transfer speculation with champions Arsenal, the media's favourite, for Dublin's next destination.

And according to the Daily Mirror, new Newcastle boss Ruud Gullit supposedly made a £7million bid for Dion to partner Alan Shearer. While, the News of the World reported on October 25th 1998 that Blackburn had lined up a £6million bid. Although Coventry had agreed a £6.75million transfer with Blackburn, Newcastle, Leeds and Aston Villa entered the race making improved offers for Dion's services.

Despite the better personal terms offered by Newcastle and Blackburn, Dion opted for Aston Villa so as not to disrupt his family that was settled in the Midlands. He transferred eventually for £5.75 million and made his debut for Villa in the 3-2 home victory over Tottenham on 7th November 1998 where Dion scored twice.

A hat-trick followed in his second game, which was a 4-1 victory over Southampton, before getting two in Villa's 4-2 defeat at home to Liverpool. He could have scored another hat-trick for the second week running but his penalty was denied by David James.

In between the Southampton and Liverpool games, Dion started for England in the 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic and had an impressive game, suggesting that he might partner Michael Owen in the next England game at the expense of Alan Shearer. Not bad for a Norwich City reject!

Football player for Norwich City (Reserves), Kings Lynn, Cambridge United, Manchester United, Coventry City, Aston Villa, Leicester City (current club), and England.
Date of birth: 22^nd April 1969.

His career well and truly launched he was signed by Manchester United for £1million in 1992, where he made twelve appearances for the Red Devils scoring twice. Sold to Coventry City, he played both as a central forward and as a centre-half, Dion made his 100th league appearance for Coventry on the first day of the 1997/98 season. He marked this occasion with a hat-trick giving Coventry a 3-2 victory over the highly fancied Chelsea.

The Sun speculated on 17th December 1997 that Dublin was a target for Bryan Robson's Middlesbrough, however, Leicester City and Crystal Palace were also rumoured to be interested as Coventry sought to regain some of their money spent on Romanian international striker Moldovan.

Meanwhile in the international arena, Dion's impressive form for Coventry earned him a surprise call-up to Glen Hoddle's England squad for the pre-World Cup friendly against Chile in February 1998, seemingly jumping above Robbiue Fowler, Stan Collymore, Emile Heskey and Chris Sutton, to make his debut in the 2-0 defeat.

As transfer deadline day approached, Dion was linked with £5million moves to Blackburn and Liverpool (who supposedly were keen on his defensive abilities). The end of the season saw Dion finish joint top premiership marksman. His 18 goals being equaled by Chris Sutton and Liverpool's Michael Owen. This resulted in increased transfer speculation with champions Arsenal, the media's favourite, for Dublin's next destination.

And according to the Daily Mirror, new Newcastle boss Ruud Gullit supposedly made a £7million bid for Dion to partner Alan Shearer. While, the News of the World reported on October 25th 1998 that Blackburn had lined up a £6million bid. Although Coventry had agreed a £6.75million transfer with Blackburn, Newcastle, Leeds and Aston Villa entered the race making improved offers for Dion's services.

Despite the better personal terms offered by Newcastle and Blackburn, Dion opted for Aston Villa so as not to disrupt his family that was settled in the Midlands. He transferred eventually for £5.75 million and made his debut for Villa in the 3-2 home victory over Tottenham on 7th November 1998 where Dion scored twice.

A hat-trick followed in his second game, which was a 4-1 victory over Southampton, before getting two in Villa's 4-2 defeat at home to Liverpool. He could have scored another hat-trick for the second week running but his penalty was denied by David James.

In between the Southampton and Liverpool games, Dion started for England in the 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic and had an impressive game, suggesting that he might partner Michael Owen in the next England game at the expense of Alan Shearer. Not bad for a Norwich City reject!