a Northern Ireland International , Michael joined Crystal Palace on trial in 2003 and after impressing in midfield signed permanently the same year . His former clubs include Manchester City , West Ham , Strasbourg , Wimbledon and Birmingham notching up over 350 games .He is a very gifted midfilder with great vision and passing and is vital to the Palace side . Last season Michael won the Vice Presidents Player of the Year award and was also a nominee in the supporters Player of the Year awards .
