James Beattie Player/Coach
 

Former England striker James Beattie is in talks over a player-coach role at League Two Accrington Stanley.
Free agent Beattie, 34, could link up with his former Blackburn team-mate Leam Richardson who is Accrington's manager.

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Shame he's too young for the Vets Team, be good for 1st team though :D

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That would be a good addition fer me. was a damn good striker, who learnt a lot off Shearer.:)

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Would put a few on the gate too hopefully.........

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A good impact sub!!

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A good starter , never mind "sub". Paddy would have the perfect foil in an experienced goaol scorer. We are without doubt lacking an additional forward. Alvi

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What an exciting thought this potential appointment would be. BTW is Leam still player/manager or has he now retired from playing?

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At least the banter will be good with some of those on here if you get him to talk politics :)

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Observer says we are in talks with two strikers, 1 a loan player and the other a free agent - "fans will be pleased with them" says Leam.

Good signing I reckon

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Not for the first time on here, you've lost me Dave. Brain's been fried, I think.

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..and increase the takings at the burger van :D

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Just a reference to his political allegiance Mick, it's not quite Stanley red :D :D

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Wow, you're the fount of all useful knowledge!http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/i...es/biggrin.gif

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as long as he gets fit ,never done much at rangers.

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You've got confused between ful and less on the end of use :D

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Wasn't really much point was there?:D

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To me if Leam can bring in James Beattie what does that say as to his influence, connections and respect amongst football per se. Would totally surpass the Brett connections and be a huge shot in the arm to Stanley and elevate Leam to a different culture to that we previously had

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It aint happened yet Nige but agree wi what yer saying, case of fingers crossed.:)

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seriuosly mate would be the ultimate marquee signing for us,put Leam and Stanley on the map and saying bye to that snake.....ssssssssssssss

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Agreed, if his fitness is up to it. Where has he been latterly?

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Sheff United as far as I know.

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Would be a fantastic signing.

Hopefully we can offload some of the loan players which have failed to make a decent impression.....Sampson etc then maybe just maybe we could get him!

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He has been allowed to train with Sheffield Wednesday during pre season and a bit after I believe.

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Just heard hes signing

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Sorry but I have to get this off my chest.

The word is marque (pronounced mark) not marquee.

A marquee is a big tent or awning.

Marque means "Brand" as in the best quality you can buy.

Look the two words up in good dictionary. Nowhere is "marquee" defined as meaning anything other than a tent-like structure.

Even the papers get it wrong and it hacks me off!

I Feel better for that. Think I'll go for little lie down!

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James Beattie Has signed up as Player Coach

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Source ash?????????

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That'll do fer me.:D

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I just know ;)

No Official source or Statement.... just know

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I'll believe it when I see it ;)

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Have I ever been wrong Lee :) :)

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Is this a 'feel it in mi water' type "just know" or is there any actual substance to your announcement, albeit you can't reveal your sources ? :confused:

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Please see Official Website.

I always have substance to statements :)

What a signing!!!!

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I've always took it as the big tent version just because (I assumed) you make a big song and dance about it and parade them around the circus tent. I think it makes more sense in the football world rather than a big brand signing

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now on fishy - guess we've got an answer to our ???s Ash ! -respect. :)

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Absolutely cracking news! He even shares my politics, according to Lancsdave!http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/i...es/biggrin.gif

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I may genuinely go out on the lash tonight purely in celebration of this signing.

What a coup this is. :)

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What a signing!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Top player still. Class

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Is this true about James Beattie, would be awesome if Stanley got him!!

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Is he going to be classed as assistant manager or will there be someone else brought in? I would have thought he would be perfect with Liam. It is a wonderful signing whatever.

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Great news

Have we ever had any ex England players before?

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Great signing good player any info Ash on the loan target.

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We've technically had an England international play for us before as you didn't specify the sport. :D

David Lloyd played for our reserves before playing cricket for England. :)

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Hopefully it won't be long until this site gets updated. :)

How Long Is It Since James Beattie Last Scored?

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:) Fantastic news just what stanley need and a hell of a coup for king Liam :)

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Cannot wait to be honest.

He is a local lad and obviously is still hungry for the game or he wouldent have signed for us, simple.

Biggest signing ever???

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Can't wait to see him barrelling in onto Molyneux's crosses, scattering defenders like tenpins.

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Depends what you mean by "biggest". Using different meanings of the word both Andy Gouck and Fola Onibuje could lay claim to that title. :D

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:) With Beattie signing will this mean stanley will play 442 tomorrow or stick with the same 451??:)

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I would hope fer 4-4-2 tomoz.

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Lets hope clearance comes through in time fer Beattie to do a bit tomoz.:eek:

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Stunned, happily tho! What a signing, well done Leam

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Buzzing!! :) Good work Leam.

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You stick with the old boy network Leam. Cracking signing and a lot of excited fans dare I say. Welcome to the mighty Stanley James and good luck in your role
:) :) :)

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WOW:mosher:

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Wonder if dunnys still getting a game at rovers ???, just a thought !!!

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Maybe in a year or two football19 !!

Pie sellers will have enough time to get stocked up :D

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Do they sell chicken pies at Stanley ? ;)

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Crossed my mind also, they all played together fer Rovers youth way back, so yeh never know.

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Good Video interview from James on Fishy now.:) Good Luck Sir.

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Good interview hope the lad does well.

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Hope it works out for JB, there are so many stories of big named players coing to the a*s*e end of the football league and the lack of working showers and poor facilities puts them off.

Lets hope he's still with us in a couple of weeks time. I'd love it if it worked out, we could do with a break for once at Stanley.

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Do they have puff pastry lids?

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Thanks for that Tommy !!....Alfred.E. tells me that I really must end this overwhelming obsession with Pies of any size, shape, content or quality whatsoever, and concentrate on more pressing matters, like the problems and challenges met due to the varying heights of urinals found in the Men's comfort facilities of the various League Two grounds I have visited !...(AND the ones at The Crown seem to be higher up the wall each time I pay visit !)...
Still things could be worse !.....
Anyway returning to the thread...before some eagle-eyed moderator spots my meanderings...I don't know what he's said...but I agree with Cashy !.

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Well another good vid from James, Yonmon, so yeh can agree wi that as well.:);)

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Seems to have his head screwed on the right way Cashy...and wants to go along the road with Leam.
Can't wait to see how it all pans out !!..a good 'song for t'Stanley' at present would be 'Happy days are here again '
methinks !!.;)

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Think he will do Carver a power of good, now the lads back from Marine.:)

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Well first start tonight scored1 n had hand in the other 2, not a bad hour i would say.:):):):)

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Get him signed up to a longer contract before others come sniffing.

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There were 3/4 pieces of magic tonight worth the entrance money alone,and two inches from getting the goal of the season!!

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If he was as good as it supposedly sounded he was (via the commentary on Radio Lancs tonight) , then I hope that the powers that be have somebody typing out Beattie's contract extension to at least the end of the season pretty damn sharpish. He could be the difference between an average season and a damn good one!!:o

And if the powers that be have any sense....I hope they've got ideas on extending some of the other lads contracts too. If we don't get success (i.e a promotion challenge) this season, then with a full season behind them, some of these lads will set League 2 alight next season !!! They've made the first step by appointing a very bright and promising young manager. Now give Leam the tools to finish the job.:o

I hope this great expanded board of ours are thinking proactively and thinking of the impact extended contracts for these lads can have.....promotion challenges...a cup run...bigger gates????:confused:

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Now, now, let's not get carried away. ;)

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Gotta agree with your post Carpon. Proactive action now is required. Obviously the change of formation against Fleetwood worked and astounded a few on this board. Good on Leam and JB for their thinking. Helluva birthday present for LR.

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I think they mean ready for fatty Evans on Tuesday.

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I would agree, if james is willing the contract should be extended immediately until at least the seasons end. very rarely a club like ours can obtain such class, thats my 20 cents.:)

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Problem is, he thinks he can still cut it in the Championship. Still, we have always been a stepping stone for players to move on up, but hopefully he can see out the season, at least.

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True enough. Im pretty sure we could have a forward pairing of Marradonna and Pele in their primes and the Accrington public would still decide that the episode of Bargain Hunt they are watching is too gripping to venture to the Crown. :) :D

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And another!!:)

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Rose Tinted glasses as always by Mr T. Its alright Mark, when were on our ass Mark next year and people loose jobs like maybe yourself then you might come back to this thread and realise them glasses were a bit too tinted. Until were safe i wouldnt keep bumping up these threads about when Liam was appointed. Boring. Just accept Liam isnt doing a good job and you might be able to see through your glasses.

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Will you be able to increase the size of your text, cant seem to read what your saying?....

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Give him a break RR he's obviously an old Oasis fan:rolleyes:

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For goodness sake FC it is LEAM with an 'e' not and 'i'

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For goodness sake it's an 'i' not and 'i'

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think you've got mixed up there Ozzy:D

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The application of fingers on a 'qwerty' keyboard can make anyone appear illiterate.
As a mnemonic, think 'Leam' as in 'Team'.

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And, as my inside informant informs me Exile, LEAM has gone to extreme lengths this week to ensure that our Star Striker will hit top form against Cheltenham Town this afternoon !!.......
http://cdm16198.contentdm.oclc.org/u...XT=&DMROTATE=0

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is 13 his shirt number too yonmon:rolleyes:

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Not to difficult to find out !! :rolleyes:

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Great, but where's his other leg ??? :eek:

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No wonder they're not finding the net then, I would at this point make mention of that age old adage "About as much use as a one legged man in an arse kicking contest !" :)

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Was he the one they called Rocky ??......had an Indian cousin in the same predicament..Balan Singh !!.....:D
(Hey !..where is this serious thread containing in-depth analyses of our Jimmy goingDave ??....Hope he scores a hat-trick this afternoon though ....or perhaps just the one would do !!).

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One would be wonderful yonmon:D

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he scored two goals today, was still sh ite and anonymous though!