22-02-2011 6:35 PM
I posted some cards to Kevin via Ipswich Town and got them back signed today.
Equally comfortable as a central defender or left full back,Beattie made his debut for England at Wembley in 1975 against Cyprus in a qualifier for the 1976 European Championships which ended in a 5-0 win. Little more than a month later,he scored with a stunning,looping header later named one of England's greatest fifty goals,as England beat Scotland 5-1,at Wembley.Beattie played a starring role as Ipswich won the 1978 FA Cup Final with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal. He missed their triumph in the 1981 UEFA Cup Final though after suffering a broken arm in an FA Cup semi-final defeat weeks earlier to Manchester City. Beattie's career was dogged by persistent knee injuries and accidents - he once missed a number of games through burns suffered when a home bonfire got out of control and after a testimonial in 1982,was forced to retire as his injury problems finally got the better of him.He was still only 28.He made short-lived comebacks at Colchester United and Middlesbrough before finally retiring from professional football.
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22-02-2011 6:38 PM
nice one Rob, congrats
22-02-2011 7:06 PM
well done he was a good player
22-02-2011 7:32 PM
Well done Rob he was a great player
22-02-2011 7:33 PM
Well done Rob great reply mate:)
22-02-2011 7:44 PM
Very nice reply well done
22-02-2011 10:20 PM
Brilliant as always Rob well done .
22-02-2011 10:45 PM
Well done mate i heard he was a good player in his day
22-02-2011 11:58 PM
Another super reply from the past Rob, Pleased for you mate.
Looks like we'll be playing your lot after all next season...I'll ask for that player issued shirt for your collection.
23-02-2011 9:24 AM
he was a very good player well done nice reply
23-02-2011 12:00 PM
well done there rob:-)
23-02-2011 12:54 PM
LOVE THOSE CARDS FROM AN IPSWICH LEGEND, NICE ONE ROB.
23-02-2011 3:45 PM
Really nice reply, well done.
23-02-2011 7:23 PM
Great reply Rob. Cards look great. Well done. Will be sending some Ipswich 78 items to him shortly.
23-02-2011 7:50 PM
Alex-that all depends on whether Argyle last until next season!
24-02-2011 9:30 AM
Nice one Rob, like that mate, well done:)
26-02-2011 4:52 PM
Brilliant old cards - nice success.