James Beattie
| Born | 27 February 1978, Lancaster |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Forward |
Having endured a nightmare time with injuries and loss of form, James bounced back in 2000-01 in fine style.
He hit a rich vein of form, especially in the autumn, when he netted ten goals in a run of ten games to win the 'Carling Player of the Month' for December.
His exploits included a dramatic 25-yard free-kick in the 3-2 win over Chelsea and a stunning 40-yard effort at Sunderland.
A powerfully built striker, he is very effective in the air, packs a powerful shot and links well with his partner up front Marian Pahars.
James joined Everton in January 2005 with a contract to June 2009.
He joined Stoke City in January 2009 with a contract to June 2011.
James' contract at Sheffield United was extended to June 2012 in January 2012.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1996-97 | Blackburn Rovers | Coca-Cola League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | Coca-Cola League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 3 |
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| 1998-99 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | England | Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1998-99 | Southampton | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 1998-99 | Southampton | Premier League | 22 | 13 |
5 |
4
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| 1998-99 | Southampton | Worthington Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1999-00 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Southampton | Premier League | 8 | 10 |
2
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| 1999-00 | Southampton | Worthington Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Southampton | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Southampton | Premier League | 29 | 8 |
11 |
5
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| 2000-01 | Southampton | Worthington Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Southampton | Premier League | 24 | 4 |
12 |
3
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| 2001-02 | Southampton | Worthington Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | England | International | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Southampton | FA Cup | 7 | 1 |
3
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| 2002-03 | Southampton | Premier League | 35 | 3 |
23 |
3
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| 2002-03 | Southampton | Worthington Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | England | European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | England | International | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Southampton | Carling Cup | 2 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Southampton | Premier League | 32 | 5 |
14 |
3
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| 2003-04 | Southampton | UEFA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Everton | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Everton | Premier League | 7 | 4 |
1 |
1
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1
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| 2004-05 | Southampton | Premier League | 11 | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Everton | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Everton | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Everton | Premier League | 29 | 3 |
10 |
3
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| 2005-06 | Everton | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Everton | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Everton | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Everton | Premier League | 15 | 18 |
2 |
4
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| 2007-08 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Sheffield United | League Championship | 36 | 3 |
22 |
2
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| 2008-09 | Sheffield United | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Sheffield United | League Championship | 21 | 2 |
12 |
2
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| 2008-09 | Stoke City | Premier League | 16 | 7 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Stoke City | Premier League | 11 | 11 |
3 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Blackpool | Premier League | 5 | 4 |
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| 2010-11 | Rangers | UEFA Champions League | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Sheffield United | League One | 2 | 16 |
2
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Oct 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Stockport County | L | 0-1 | Coca-Cola League Cup | 3rd round |
| 30 Sep 1997 | Preston North End v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Coca-Cola League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 20 Dec 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Wigan Athletic | W | 4-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 21 Feb 1998 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 1-4 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Rovers | 07 Mar 1995 | 17 Jul 1998 | |
| Southampton | 17 Jul 1998 | 04 Jan 2005 | |
| Everton | 04 Jan 2005 | 04 Aug 2007 | |
| Sheffield United | 04 Aug 2007 | 12 Jan 2009 | |
| Stoke City | 12 Jan 2009 | 13 Aug 2010 | |
| Rangers | 13 Aug 2010 | 31 Aug 2011 | |
| Blackpool | 31 Jan 2011 | 31 May 2011 | L |
| Sheffield United | 24 Nov 2011 |