8. Brett Emerton (Blackburn Rovers – 2003–12)
Emerton is the third-most capped player for Australia and also racked up 246 Premier League appearances during almost a decade at Blackburn, after joining from Feyenoord for a bargain £2.5m.
7. Lucas Neil (Blackburn Rovers, West Ham United, Everton – 2001–10)
This tough-tackling defender was also an Ewood Park favourite until he left on a free transfer. He turned down Liverpool for the Hammers, although eventually ended up on Merseyside for one season.
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