It was only 20 years ago, but when Lauren Bisan speaks about signing for Arsenal and the fiercely competitive dressing room he soon became an integral part of, it might seem like another lifetime for supporters of the club.
It was May 2000 when he made what he calls 'the most important decision of my life' sat in then-vice president David Dein's front room, committing to Arsenal, rejecting Real Madrid in the process.
In seven years he became part of the 'Invincibles' team that went unbeaten in the 03-04 season, he won two leagues and three FA Cups.