Shaun first came to Bournemouth on trial in the summer of 2005 and although his first match was late in pre-season against Eastleigh, he did enough to earn a short term contract with the club.

As a youth team player with Portsmouth the right sided defender had loan spells at Leyton Orient and Kidderminster as well as a few appearances for Pompey before being released and seen as surplus to requirements in their Premiership campaign.

He got his first chance at Bournemouth courtesy of a sweeping injury crisis and was thrown into the fire against Torquay in the League Cup. He showed some neat touches, good passing and a great cross - all characteristics of the way Bournemouth like to play football.

In keeping his place he grew in confidence with every game and has established himself as a first team member of the squad. In doing so he has also earned an extended stay with the club and been tested at right wing and central midfield.

Shaun shows composure beyond his years and has been given the number eight shirt. Shaun is expected to play a key role in midfield and defence having been one of the finds of 2005.