James Beattie

[Leicestersaint]

I think he would be a good man to have on board. I remember him scoring a great goal away at Chelski.

[Special K]

He is very fit now (his words) just wants to play football for someone.

 

What about Bournemouth? They could do with someone local who has a pedigree and can mix it at a lower level.

[once_bitterne]

He is very fit now (his words) just wants to play football for someone.

 

Bollux is he. When was the last time he actually played a game? Even if he has recovered from injury he is weeks if not months of full training from being able to play at the level we are at.

 

Which is exactly what Sheff Utd thought and they are the league below us.

[eelpie]

I think he would be a good man to have on board. I remember him scoring a great goal away at Chelski.

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The trouble even at Beat's peak was that even then he was a confidence player and his goals, excellent as they were, came in

spurts between weeks of famine.

 

We can't afford to have a player who at this moment in time would need to rebuild his fitness, confidence and form.

Bournemouth is a good shout though. HCDAvgoodJFT

[SaintRobbie]

The people that are saying that BT is unfit, have they actually seen him ? he is certainly a lot leaner than when he originally played for us !

 

True… and a lot older at 33.

[Chin Strain]

If we are so concerned with signing an unfit former striker can we get this one instead?

 

 

Major lolage

[COMEONYOUREDS]

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/9359327.Beattie_training_with_Cherries/

[Minty]

That's probably his level, IMO.

[John Boy Saint]

He could wind up his career there quite nicely, not able to cut the mustard in either the English or Scottish Premier leagues (so the latter precludes the Championship too) Bournemouth would be great for him to be a big fish in a small pond.

[once_bitterne]

http://www.afcb.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~2513167,00.html

 

Can anyone spot one notable ommission from his list of former clubs? They are very bitter aren't they.....

[Minty]

http://www.afcb.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~2513167,00.html

 

Can anyone spot one notable ommission from his list of former clubs? They are very bitter aren't they.....

Erm... nope.

[Cestrian Saint]

True… and a lot older at 33.

 

33! FFS. Sheringham played until he was 40 & Connolly is no spring chicken either.

[once_bitterne]

Erm... nope.

 

That's quite amusing! They have amended it! It was picked up on the TUI as having no mention of us, I guess they noticed their ommission....

[Victor]

http://www.afcb.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~2513167,00.html

 

Can anyone spot one notable ommission from his list of former clubs? They are very bitter aren't they.....

 

Yes ..... Blackburn.

 

 

How does that make them bitter?

[Gemmel]

That would be a fantastic signing for them.

 

Good luck Beatts

[Huntingdon]

I suggested on Page 2 #51 that Bournemouth should snap him up

 

I have to be honest though, I didn't think for a second that he would be interested

[Give it to Ron]

Bought a smile to my face....my birthday as well that day.

 

gordonsimpson Gordon Simpson

Of course, all James Beattie stories require the (admittedly unnecessary) following video link:

[The Kraken]

Thought he'd get a game higher up. Surprised it's taken so long, but 33 isn't that old really, he could have a couple of decent seasons left in him. Really depends how much he wants to play.

 

It's difficult not to question this to be honest; OK, he's not going to be as good to get a game in the PL these days, but it's perhaps no coincidence that he's without a club right now, even on a pay as you play deal. Back in September Sheffield United enquired about him but he told their manager that "he's not fit and he didn't know when he would be".

[The Kraken]

Yep, and Blackpool also just seemed to be a "get me out of Glasgow" effort, 9 league appearances and zero goals scored. Apparently was offered the opportunity to train there and get fit / earn a contract but turned it down, it would seem he did the same with Sheffield United. Perhaps his over-riding ambition is just to come "home" to the south coast, and any extension to his football career with a local club would just be a bonus. Which, at just 33 years old and with his obvious ability, would be a shame.

[doddisalegend]

Yep, and Blackpool also just seemed to be a "get me out of Glasgow" effort, 9 league appearances and zero goals scored. Apparently was offered the opportunity to train there and get fit / earn a contract but turned it down, it would seem he did the same with Sheffield United. Perhaps his over-riding ambition is just to come "home" to the south coast, and any extension to his football career with a local club would just be a bonus. Which, at just 33 years old and with his obvious ability, would be a shame.

 

I have a feeling that's close to the truth......

[sambosa75]

I have a feeling that's close to the truth......

 

Nowt wrong with it if thats the case. Good luck to him. Will be a great player for Bournemouth if they can get him fit and happy/hungry (in the footballing sense).

[david in sweden]

Yes ..... Blackburn. How does that make them bitter?

 

correct - but did he actually play for Blackburn's first team ...? he was fairly young when he came to us ...

 

..and didn't he have a successful spell with ...Sheff.Utd ? ....scored quite a few goals as I recall..?

Edited 11 November, 2011 by david in sweden

[david in sweden]

Nowt wrong with it if thats the case. Good luck to him. Will be a great player for Bournemouth if they can get him fit and happy/hungry (in the footballing sense).

 

Yes, me too, at least he's got sense enough not to train at ..Fratton Park ! (even if it is closer to home ).

[david in sweden]

Thought he'd get a game higher up. Surprised it's taken so long, but 33 isn't that old really, he could have a couple of decent seasons left in him. Really depends how much he wants to play.

 

there's 33..... and then again there is... 33 ..not a good age for an unfit centre forward.

 

But he did have a bit of class and reading between the lines ..they will sign him.. whatever his condition - as long as he can last 90 mins.

 

Might not be a bad idea ,,,and they are L1. See if he can help them get a revival. ..maybe get a play-off place again ?

 

B'mouths away form isn't too bad, but they have lost 5 of 8 at home ! (ouch)

Edited 11 November, 2011 by david in sweden

[steve f 48]

go away permanently with Beattie.I am sick and tired of twa's keeping on with this carp. He is muslim get over it!

[Crab Lungs]

I thought he had an attitude and wouldn't drop down... that's what many people who "know" him said, right?

[the saint in winchester]

Would still like Adkins to snap him up. I know many of you wouldn't ....

[Joey-deacons-left-nut]

is he still banned from just about every bar/club in Bournemouh?

[LGTL]

go away permanently with Beattie.I am sick and tired of twa's keeping on with this carp. He is muslim get over it!

 

Never before have I never understood a post as much as this one.

[The Kraken]

Never before have I never understood a post as much as this one.

 

I've read it 4 or 5 times and I still haven't got a clue what it means.

[Avenue Saint]

go away permanently with Beattie.I am sick and tired of twa's keeping on with this carp. He is muslim get over it!

 

What a weirdo

[VectisSaint]

http://www.afcb.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~2513167,00.html

 

Can anyone spot one notable ommission from his list of former clubs? They are very bitter aren't they.....

Why would Bournemouth be bitter about Blackburn or Sheffield United?

[benjii]

go away permanently with Beattie.I am sick and tired of twa's keeping on with this carp. He is muslim get over it!

 

Golden post!

 

 

Please post more, steve f 48.

[aintforever]

there's 33..... and then again there is... 33 ..not a good age for an unfit centre forward.

 

But he did have a bit of class and reading between the lines ..they will sign him.. whatever his condition - as long as he can last 90 mins.

 

Might not be a bad idea ,,,and they are L1. See if he can help them get a revival. ..maybe get a play-off place again ?

 

B'mouths away form isn't too bad, but they have lost 5 of 8 at home ! (ouch)

 

How do you know he's unfit?

[doddisalegend]

I thought he had an attitude and wouldn't drop down... that's what many people who "know" him said, right?

 

He's only trainning with them though isn't he? no ones actually signed him?

[The Kraken]

How do you know he's unfit?

It's perhaps worth your while reading the article on Bournemouth's official site. The quote from Bournemouth's manager stating that Beattie has " just gone there to get fit and for us to look at him" does seem to suggest a certain scenario though.

[SimonC]

Interesting one for us to ponder. Bits of the usual 'fat scummer'stuff on our site...but head over heart I think most people realise a fit and sharp would JB would be a great addition.

 

I agree - if it did happen and he did really well, I presume he would be off to the Championship at the end of the season (not with us LOL!)..probably won't happen though, although the wage cap might rise a little with the russian involved now.

[bpsaint]

Bought a smile to my face....my birthday as well that day.

 

gordonsimpson Gordon Simpson

Of course, all James Beattie stories require the (admittedly unnecessary) following video link:

 

That video reminds me, it's about time I uploaded some more!

[shurlock]

[video=youtube;t4z6fW-qRxM]

 

Held in great affection by them.

[Chin Strain]

Never before have I never understood a post as much as this one.

 

I think he's trying to suggest that he's 'she-ite'......

[david in sweden]

How do you know he's unfit?

 

an assumption on my part, but as he was released by Rangers in August, hasn't joined any other club since I'd guess many people would think a similar thing.

He may have been training at home, but thats not the same as being with a squad, and playing practice games every week.

 

He may well be "fit" ...compared with the average supporter...but playing regularly, even in L1... is more demanding than " a jog in the park" ..wouldn't you think ?

[musesaint]

He will not be coming to Saints

 

Fact

[farawaysaint]

He will not be coming to Saints

 

Fact

 

Well considering he's training with the Cherries I'd say you're right

[Supersubpuckett]

If we don't get promoted this season and lambert gets lured away, then I can see him as an option provided he proves his fitness with bournemouth

[The9]

Beattie started 1 game for Blackburn (3 subs), just for the record. And Bournemouth did quite notably include them and omit Saints (and Sheff U and Rangers) from the list of his previous clubs when the article was originally posted.

[DaveyR]

Bounce this. Off to Sheff Utd for loan till mid Jan. Would have thought he would have preferred Bournemouth. Must be the lure of Red and White stripes!!

[skintsaint]

Bounce this. Off to Sheff Utd for loan till mid Jan. Would have thought he would have preferred Bournemouth. Must be the lure of Red and White stripes!!

 

how can he be on loan if he has no club?

[david in sweden]

He wouldn't accept a pay as you play deal.

 

if he doesn't get any other offers - he might...

if he does well (as a sub.) he might revive what's left of his career, but not necessarily with u , but ..you never know.

[david in sweden]

If we don't get promoted this season and lambert gets lured away, then I can see him as an option provided he proves his fitness with bournemouth

 

 

Lambert isn't going to be lured away anywhere...and I wouldn't give Beattie any sort of contract beyond the end of the season - unless he really finds good scoring form !

[DaveyR]

how can he be on loan if he has no club?

 

Good point and well presented. Short term deal, my mistake.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15872372.stm