Football was in Julian's blood, his father William was a professional footballer, an outside right playing for Lincoln, Luton, Northampton + Peterborough in the 50's + early 60's. He scored 41 League goals in only 165 appearances, a goal total his son will have a considerable trouble beating.
Julian was studying for a Maths Degree + playing for non-league Hemel Hempstead when Fulham offered him a trial. They liked what they saw + offered a part-time contract while he passed his degree.
Julian played 3 years for Fulham in his father's right wing position scoring 12 goals + making such a contribution to the team that he was voted Player of the Season by the Fulham fans. However a groin stain kept him out of the team + a change of Manager saw him out of favour so he asked for + was granted a free transfer.
Southend's Manager Peter Taylor signed him on 2 December 1994 + next day he appeared as substitute in a 2-0 home win.
He really made his mark in his next match, his first full appearance, where he scored a spectacular goal against Middlesbrough at Ayresome Park, in a 1-2 for Southend over the top club. The other goal of that game scored by Phil Gridelet was a real cracker too!
Ronnie Whelan gave Julian a place, but with Paul Byrne on the right he was often pushed over to the left wing, not his favourite position. Injuries stopped him playing regularly, but he made 40 appearances, played for 3,012 minutes + got two yellow cards in the 1996-97 season.
It took Alvin Martin's decision to play Julian at right back to bring out the his best + as soon as he gained a regular place at the beginning of September 1997 Julian outplayed ever other Southend player. He made 49 appearances, played for 4,053 minutes, received 5 yellow cards + was voted star player 6 times in the 1997-98 season.
There was no real competition for Player of the Season which he must have won by a mile.
Married in June 1998 + upon his return from honeymoon made SUFC's supporters very happy by resigning for 3 years, taking him thro' to May 2001.
Having spoken to Julian briefly on a number of occasions it must also be said that he has a very personable character + is quite happy to have a chat.

BORN: Lincoln , 20 November 1967

SIZE: 5'10", 11stone

TRANSFER FEE: Free (from Fulham, 2 December 1994).  

SOUTHEND DEBUT: 3 December 1994 as sub at Roots Hall vs. Swindon (2-0) 

SILLY FACTS: Favourite things - Chinese Food - Blackcurrent + soda - Friends on C4 - Radiohead

HONOURS: Fulham Player of the Season
SUFC Player of the Year 1998

Prepared by Robin Michel
Last updated - 11 Jul 98
Corrections, additions or comments welcome