The start of a career in management for James Beattie (video)

Former Premier League striker James Beattie has been appointed the full-time manager of League Two side Accrington Stanley. Beattie has made well over 300 Premiership appearances for Southampton, Everton, Sheffield United and Stoke. He has been at Accrington Stanley in a player coach role since November but with the departure of Leam Richardson the board felt Beattie would be able to take on the role full time.

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Where are they now? #1- Francis Jeffers (Video)

England’s embarrassing defeat to Australia in 2003 is a game many home fans wish to forget. The game was most noted for being the debut of Wayne Rooney, but it was another debutant who scored England’s solitary goal on his one and only cap- Francis Jeffers, remember him? Whilst Rooney never looked back in his career, Jeffers has all but been forgotten.

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Beattie is a big name in League Two (Video)

Having recently signed a scorer of 90 Premier League goals, Accrington Stanley have acquired a man with a wealth of top level experience to help them in England’s fourth division.

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Bryan Hughes – what’s next?

Bryan Hughes is in the process of looking for new club, he spent last season at Accrington Stanley but his contract is up.

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Hughes happy with Accrington stay

Accrington Stanley midfielder Bryan Hughes has affirmed his desire to remain with the League Two side beyond the end of the season.

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