James Beattie
| Date of birth | 27 February 1978 |
| Place of birth | 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.
His contract at Accrington Stanley was extended to June 2013 in January 2013.
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 | 30 Jun 2012 | |
| Accrington Stanley | 09 Nov 2012 | 30 Jun 2013 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 3 |
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| 1998-99 | Southampton | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 1998-99 | Southampton | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1998-99 | Southampton | Premier League | 22 | 13 |
5 |
4
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| 1999-00 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Southampton | League Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 1999-00 | Southampton | Premier League | 8 | 10 |
2
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| 2000-01 | Southampton | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Southampton | Premier League | 29 | 8 |
11 |
5
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| 2001-02 | Southampton | League Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Southampton | Premier League | 24 | 4 |
12 |
3
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| 2002-03 | Southampton | FA Cup | 7 | 1 |
3
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| 2002-03 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Southampton | Premier League | 35 | 3 |
23 |
3
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| 2003-04 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | 3 |
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| 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 | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Everton | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 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 | League 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 | League Championship | 21 | 2 |
12 |
2
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| 2008-09 | Sheffield United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Stoke City | Premier League | 16 | 7 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Stoke City | League 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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| 2012-13 | Accrington Stanley | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Accrington Stanley | League Two | 18 | 7 |
6 |
1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| 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 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 30 Sep 1997 | Preston North End v Blackburn Rovers | L |
1-0 Agg: 1-6 |
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.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | England | Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1999-00 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | England | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | England | International Friendly | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | England | UEFA European Championship | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 1998 | England v Czech Republic | L | 0-1 | Under-21 | |
| 09 Feb 1999 | England v France | W | 2-1 | Under-21 | |
| 26 Mar 1999 | England v Poland | W | 5-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 5 |
| 27 Apr 1999 | Hungary v England | D | 2-2 | Under-21 | |
| 07 Sep 1999 | Poland v England | L | 3-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 5 |
| 12 Feb 2003 | England v Australia | L | 1-3 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Jun 2003 | England v Serbia and Montenegro | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 20 Aug 2003 | England v Croatia | W | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Sep 2003 | England v Liechtenstein | W | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 16 Nov 2003 | England v Denmark | L | 2-3 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.