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James Beattie: a career in pictures

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  1. Fresh faced: Beattie made four appearances for Blackburn between 1996-981 of 11
  2. Beattie made his name at Southampton were he played 204 games scoring 68 goals2 of 11
  3. He may have been a striker, but he wasn't shy of putting a challenge in3 of 11
  4. Beattie earned five senior Engalnd caps back in 20034 of 11
  5. Learning his trade: Beattie with Everton manager David Moyes5 of 11
  6. Trademark finish for Sheffield United where the striker netted 34 goals in 62 appearances6 of 11
  7. Beattie signed for Stoke in 20097 of 11
  8. The reds manager then had a short unsuccessful spell in Scotland where he only made seven appearances for Rangers8 of 11
  9. Beattie had another dry run at Blackpool making nine appearances9 of 11
  10. James Beattie
    Happier times: Beattie signed for the reds in 2012, making 25 appearances and netting six goals. He became manger in 2013.10 of 11
  11. AFC Wimbledon v Accrington Stanley - Sky Bet Football League Two
    AFC Wimbledon v Accrington Stanley - Sky Bet Football League Two11 of 11
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