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David James
David Benjamin James is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. His most recent position was manager at Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League in 2018. He is also a pundit on Sky Sports football coverage.
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sports · English footballer and pundit (born 1970) · association football player · association football coach · also David James, David James (footballer, born 1970), David Benjamin James, James
Born 1 August 1970 · Q10598
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2026· 4 entries
Public attention spiked: 2,829 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.2× the usual 881, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 3,400 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.9× the usual 881, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Honours +Honour
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Public attention spiked: 5,013 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.7× the usual 881, with 0 article edits.
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2022· 1 entry
James competed on Celebrity Mastermind with his specialist subject being the artist Roy Lichtenstein
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2020· 2 entries
The Guardian: David James warns of 'lost generation' unless grassroots football gets help
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The Guardian: David James: 'I struggle to find a scenario where my ethnicity hampered my career'
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2018· 1 entry
Being dismissed in December following an 11-match winless run
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2015· 1 entry
The Guardian: Eddie Howe can achieve top-half finish with Bournemouth, says David James
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2014· 4 entries
The Guardian: Bankrupt England goalkeeper David James puts memorabilia up for sale
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Runner-up: Indian Super League with Kerala Blasters (2014).
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The Guardian: World Cup 2014: Brazil may face home truth over lack of local heroes | David James
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Played for Kerala Blasters FC (2014–2014) — 12 appearances, 0 goals.
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2013· 5 entries
Runner-up: Football League One with Bournemouth (2012–13).
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The Guardian: David James to become player-coach at Icelandic club IBV
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The Guardian: David James calamity robs Bournemouth of full points harvest | Jeremy Alexander
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In a joint playing and coaching capacity, before officially retiring
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Played for Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja (2013–2013) — 17 appearances, 0 goals.
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2012· 8 entries
The Guardian: Life outside of the Premier League bubble is a bit of a culture shock | David James
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The Guardian: Euro 2012: Roy Hodgson must keep players sweet for a fruitful campaign | David James
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The Guardian: Euro 2004 created memories that will live with me forever – sadly | David James
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The Guardian: Rumours of my impending retirement are premature | David James
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The Guardian: The chase for the Champions League dollars is breeding mediocrity | David James
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“I struggle with the racist issue in football because I don”
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Played for AFC Bournemouth (2012–2013) — 19 appearances, 0 goals.
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That "I struggle with the racist issue in football because I don't see it, and that's not because I've got my head in the sand
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2010· 6 entries
The Guardian: Back down to earth with a bump at Bristol City | David James
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The Guardian: David James puts family before Premier League to sign for Bristol City
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Runner-up: FA Cup with Portsmouth (2009–10).
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To play for Bristol City and later played for League One side AFC Bournemouth
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Played for Bristol City F.C. (2010–2012) — 81 appearances, 0 goals.
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At the age of 39, he became the oldest goalkeeper to appear in an FA Cup Final
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2008· 4 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Portsmouth (2007-2008).
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Won: FA Cup with Portsmouth (2007–08).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2007–08).
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James was inducted into the Watford Hall of Fame for his services to the club
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2006· 1 entry
Played for Portsmouth F.C. (2006–2010) — 134 appearances, 0 goals.
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2005· 1 entry
James visited the south eastern African nation of Malawi to help raise AIDS awareness
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2004· 1 entry
Played for Manchester City F.C. (2004–2006) — 93 appearances, 0 goals.
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2003· 1 entry
And was the only player from outside the top flight to win an England cap between 1999 (Michael Gray) and 2007 (David Nugent)
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2002· 1 entry
James became the new England number one
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2001· 2 entries
Played for West Ham United F.C. (2001–2004) — 91 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined West Ham in 2001.
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2000· 1 entry
Runner-up: FA Cup with Aston Villa (1999–2000).
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1999· 2 entries
Joined Aston Villa in 1999.
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Played for Aston Villa F.C. (1999–2001) — 67 appearances, 0 goals.
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1997· 1 entry
Played for England men's national association football team (1997–2010) — 53 appearances, 0 goals.
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1996· 3 entries
Runner-up: FA Cup with Liverpool (1995–96).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (1995–96).
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In the FA Cup while being on the losing side against Manchester United
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1995· 3 entries
Won the English Football League Cup with Liverpool (1994-1995).
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Won: Football League Cup with Liverpool (1994–95).
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An FA Cup winner's medal with Portsmouth in 2008, as well as runners-up medals with Aston Villa in 2000, Liverpool in 1996 and Portsmouth in 2010
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1994· 1 entry
Played for England national association football B team (1994–1996) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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1992· 3 entries
Won award: PFA Team of the Year (1991–92).
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Played for Liverpool F.C. (1992–1999) — 214 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Liverpool in 1992.
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1991· 2 entries
Won award: Toulon Tournament Best Goalkeeper (1991).
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“These children...well, they have no concept. None. All they want to do is win. That is your culture. America spoils chess, as it spoils all things. Art? What art? Winning, all you Americans can think of is winning. Winning and getting rich. Your country is too young to have so much power. Too immature. Yet, because of your power, everybody pays attention. Everybody. You are teaching the world that only one thing matters!”
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1990· 1 entry
Played for England national under-21 association football team (1990–1992) — 10 appearances, 0 goals.
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1988· 2 entries
Played for Watford F.C. (1988–1992) — 89 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Watford in 1988.
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1986· 1 entry
Joined Watford in 1986.
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1970· 1 entry
Born 1970-08-01.
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