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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everton | 3 - 1 | Newcastle |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | James Beattie |
| Age | 34 |
| Club | Sheffield United |
| Position | Striker |
| Squad No | 10 |
| Born | Lancaster, England |
| Height | 1.85m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unassigned Players | Sheffield United | 24 Nov 2011 | Free Transfer |
| Rangers | Unassigned Players | 1 Sep 2011 | Released |
| Rangers | Blackpool | 31 Jan 2011 | Loan : Expired |
| Stoke City | Rangers | 13 Aug 2010 | Undisclosed |
| Sheffield United | Stoke City | 12 Jan 2009 | £ 3,500,000 |
| Everton | Sheffield United | 4 Aug 2007 | £ 4,000,000 |
| Southampton | Everton | 5 Jan 2005 | £ 6,000,000 |
| Blackburn Rovers | Southampton | 17 Jul 1998 | £ 1,000,000 |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| npower League 1 | Sheffield United | 2 (16) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| The FA Cup sponsored by Budweiser | Sheffield United | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
29th January 2012
Danny Wilson says James Beattie could have earned more money at other clubs instead of agreeing to stay at Sheffield United.
1st September 2011
James Beattie has left Rangers while John Fleck, Kyle Hutton and Andrew Little have gone on loan.
25th February 2011
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has revealed Charlie Adam will see a specialist over a mystery abdominal injury.
9th February 2011
James Beattie is determined to end his goal drought and help fire Blackpool to Premier League survival.
1st February 2011
New Blackpool signing James Beattie cannot wait to start playing with want-away star Charlie Adam.
31st January 2011
Blackpool have clinched the signing of James Beattie on loan from Rangers until the end of the season.