“I never gave up hope of reaching the 50 caps, but to be a part of this is great. I make runs and sometimes I get the ball, sometimes I don”
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Emile Heskey
Emile William Ivanhoe Heskey is an English former professional footballer who currently serves as head of football development of Leicester City Women. Playing as a striker, he made more than 500 appearances in the Football League and Premier League over an 18-year career, and represented England in international football. He also had a spell in Australia, playing for the A-League club Newcastle J…
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sports · English footballer (born 1978) · association football player · also Emile Heskey, Emile William Ivanhoe Heskey, Heskey
Born 11 January 1978 · Q191162
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I was a bit surprised when it happened. It blew over straight away, but you knew it was there, you knew it had happened. As to the fine, it
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“I was a bit surprised when it happened. It blew over straight away, but you knew it was there, you knew it had happened. As to the fine, it”
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“But once you start you get a little understanding of where he wants to go and you build your game around it. Wayne is a fantastic talent.”
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“You know that he can hold the ball up well and he stays high up the pitch, which gives you space in behind to get on the ball. He brings me into the game. Hopefully we can do it again.”
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Sportskeeda: Emile Heskey says Manchester United will become Premier League title contenders if they sign 25-year-old Chelsea star next
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Yahoo Sports: Emile Heskey tells Liverpool to ‘consider selling’ first-teamer with ‘significant market value’
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Public attention spiked: 4,672 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.9× the usual 952, with 0 article edits.
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Yahoo! Sports: Emile Heskey: I’m not holding my breath for immediate Leicester City promotion
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2025· 1 entry
Yahoo UK & Ireland: Emile Heskey delivers Arne Slot Liverpool sack verdict and offers advice to Alexander Isak
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2021· 2 entries
“s football development at Leicester City Women. Early life Heskey was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, to a family of Antiguan descent, and his father, Tyrone Heskey, ran the security of nightclubs in Leicester. He attended City of Leicester School, Evington. Club career Leicester City Heskey was a keen footballer in his childhood and played for Ratby Groby Juniors, a local youth team in Leicester. He stood out amongst his peers and at the age of nine accepted a place at Leicester City”
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Heskey was announced as the head of women's football development at Leicester City Women
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2020· 1 entry
The Guardian: Emile Heskey: extra caution needed for BAME footballers when play resumes
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2019· 1 entry
The Guardian: Emile Heskey: ‘I was on the floor and started crying. Then I found a barber’ | Jamie Jackson
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2017· 1 entry
As a coach, alongside Jlloyd Samuel, Jim Cherneski and Dean Gorré
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2015· 5 entries
The Guardian: Bolton in talks to extend Emile Heskey’s contract but release 13 players
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The Guardian: Emile Heskey: Who’d have thought at 37 I’d be going back to Liverpool?
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The Guardian: Robbie Fowler salute to Emile Heskey as Liverpool old boys stir the memories
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The Guardian: Emile Heskey: 'It just clicked with Michael Owen at Liverpool' – video
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The Guardian: Bolton fan Paddy McGuinness cleans Emile Heskey’s boots after Twitter bet
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2014· 4 entries
The Guardian: Emile Heskey joins Bolton on short-term deal
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The Guardian: Eidur Gudjohnsen set to rejoin Bolton and could pair up with Emile Heskey
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The Guardian: Former England striker Emile Heskey training with Bolton
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Played for Bolton Wanderers F.C. (2014–2016) — 45 appearances, 3 goals.
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2013· 2 entries
The Guardian: Interview: Emile Heskey on life as a Newcastle Jet
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The Guardian: Newcastle Jets' Emile Heskey out for six weeks
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2012· 4 entries
The Guardian: Australian club Newcastle Jets sell out of Emile Heskey shirts
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The Guardian: Emile Heskey signs deal with Newcastle Jets in Australia's A-League
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The Guardian: Football transfer rumours: Emile Heskey to Newcastle … Jets
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Played for Newcastle Jets FC (2012–2014) — 42 appearances, 10 goals.
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2010· 1 entry
Runner-up: Football League Cup with Aston Villa (2009–10).
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2009· 6 entries
autoevolution: Emile Heskey's Old Mitsubishi GTO for Sale
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Joined Aston Villa in 2009.
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And was released in 2012 before signing for the Australian A-League club Newcastle Jets
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Played for Aston Villa F.C. (2009–2012) — 92 appearances, 9 goals.
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Was rated as owning a personal fortune of £12 million
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Which was aimed at helping underprivileged children in Africa
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2008· 1 entry
That "It is only the perception of his talents that changes" after Heskey stated he was no better or worse than before
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2006· 2 entries
Joined Wigan in 2006.
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Played for Wigan Athletic F.C. (2006–2009) — 82 appearances, 15 goals.
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2005· 3 entries
Won award: Birmingham City Player of the Season (2004–05).
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Won award: Birmingham City Players' Player of the Season (2004–05).
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After having been dropped following the match against Ukraine in August 2004
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2004· 4 entries
And married Chantelle (née Tagoe) in May 2014 at Rookery Hall, Cheshire
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Played for Birmingham City F.C. (2004–2006) — 68 appearances, 14 goals.
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And after their relegation from the Premier League signed for Wigan Athletic for a club record £5
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Joined Birmingham in 2004.
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2003· 2 entries
Won: Football League Cup with Liverpool (2002–03).
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With the emergence of Wayne Rooney into the England squad
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2002· 1 entry
Who worked part-time as a waitress at a lap-dancing bar in Liverpool, while still in a relationship with Pinsent
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2001· 8 entries
Won the English Football League Cup with Liverpool (2000-2001).
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Won the English FA Community Shield with Liverpool (2001).
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Won the English FA Cup with Liverpool (2000-2001).
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Won: FA Charity Shield with Liverpool (2001).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Liverpool (2001).
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Won: Football League Cup with Liverpool (2000–01).
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Won: UEFA Cup with Liverpool (2000–01).
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Won: FA Cup with Liverpool (2000–01).
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2000· 4 entries
Won the English Football League Cup with Leicester (1999-2000).
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Won: Football League Cup with Leicester City (1999–2000).
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Played for Liverpool F.C. (2000–2004) — 150 appearances, 39 goals.
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Joined Liverpool in 2000.
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1999· 2 entries
Runner-up: Football League Cup with Leicester City (1998–99).
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Played for England men's national association football team (1999–2010) — 62 appearances, 7 goals.
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1998· 1 entry
Played for England national association football B team (1998–1998) — 1 appearances, 1 goals.
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1997· 3 entries
Won the English Football League Cup with Leicester (1996-1997).
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Won: Football League Cup with Leicester City (1996–97).
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And 2000 he made an £11 million move to Liverpool in 2000, which, at the time, was the record transfer fee paid by the club
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1996· 3 entries
Won: Football League First Division play-offs with Leicester City (1996).
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Played for England national under-21 association football team (1996–2000) — 17 appearances, 6 goals.
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UEFA European Under-18 Championship qualification, scoring both goals in a 2–0 win in the second and 58th minutes
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1995· 1 entry
Played for England national under-18 association football team (1995–1996) — 8 appearances, 5 goals.
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1994· 3 entries
Played for England national under-16 association football team (1994–1994) — 4 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Leicester in 1994.
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Played for Leicester City F.C. (1994–2000) — 154 appearances, 40 goals.
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1978· 1 entry
Born 1978-01-11.
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