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James Scott Beattie (born 27 February 1978) is an English football coach and a former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is currently a first-team coach at Reading. He was previously a part of Garry Monk's backroom staff, working with him at Birmingham City, Middlesbrough, Leeds United, Swansea City and Sheffield Wednesday. Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, he came through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers, eventually signing professionally for them in 1995. Beattie then went on to have spells at Southampton, Everton, Sheffield United, Stoke City, Rangers, and a short spell on loan at Blackpool, before eventually returning to Sheffield United for a second term. When signed by Everton, and for his first spell at Sheffield United, he commanded the highest fee ever paid for a player by each club at that time.
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- Full name: James Beattie
- Born: 1978-02-27
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q350807
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Who is James Beattie?
James Scott Beattie (born 27 February 1978) is an English football coach and a former professional footballer who played as a striker.
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James Beattie is United Kingdom.
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James Beattie was born on 1978-02-27.
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