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David James
Born: August 1, 1970
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Hometown: Welwyn, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Goalkeeper
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 1988-1992 | Watford |
| 1992-1999 | Liverpool | |
| 1999-2001 | Aston Villa | |
| 2001-2004 | West Ham United | |
| 2004-2006 | Manchester City | |
| 2006-2010 | Portsmouth | |
| 2010-2012 | Bristol City | |
| 2012-2013 | Bournemouth | |
Sports Mole has 163 articles about David James. Articles 1 to 40:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Frobbie-williams.jpg "Robbie Williams celebrates with the Soccer Aid trophy on June 9, 2024")
Soccer Aid 2025 guide: When is it? Where is it? How to watch, confirmed lineups including Rooney, Vidic, Tevez, Bonucci and more
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on when and where Soccer Aid 2025 will take place, how to watch it, and which celebrities and former footballers will be participating.Jun 3, 19:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F41%2Fdbeck.jpg "David Beckham scores his famous free-kick goal for England against Greece on October 6, 2001")
David Beckham birthday: The Englishman's 10 greatest goals of all time
To mark David Beckham's 50th birthday, Sports Mole counts down the Manchester United, Real Madrid and England legend's 10 greatest ever goals.May 2, 09:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fusain-bolt.JPG "Usain Bolt and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning Soccer Aid 2023 on June 11, 2023")
Soccer Aid 2024: Confirmed England & World XI lineups, Eden Hazard, Usain Bolt and more
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on when and where Soccer Aid 2024 takes place, as well as how to watch it, and looks at which celebrities and former footballers will be taking part.Jun 5, 20:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F01%2Fderby-county.jpg "Derby County's James Collins celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 8, 2023")
Preview: Derby County vs. MK Dons - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's League One clash between Derby County and MK Dons, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 8, 17:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F09%2Fmason-mount.jpg "Mason Mount in action for Chelsea in March 2021")
The 22-year-old and Ben Chilwell had to be separated from the rest of the squad after their contact with their fellow Chelsea team-mate Billy Gilmour.
Jul 5, 07:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F26%2Fengukr_1.jpg "Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021")
England face Denmark at Wembley for a place in the European Championship final on Wednesday.
Jul 4, 21:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F12%2Fdavid-james.jpg "David James working as a pundit in August 2015")
Jordan Pickford's mentality has often come into question but the Everton stopper has been in fine form in this tournament.
Jul 1, 13:02
Gareth Southgate's squad contains nine players who are 23 or under.
Jun 9, 15:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F14%2Fmohamed-salah.jpg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal against Aston Villa on April 10, 2021")
David James: 'Liverpool should sell Mohamed Salah'
Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James claims that the Reds should sell Mohamed Salah this summer, as the "team play better without Salah".May 28, 12:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F15%2F31%2Fglenn-mcgrath.jpg "Former international cricketer Glenn McGrath is pictured during a photocall at the Honourable Artillery Company on June 29, 2015")
Ben Foakes has joined the list of bizarre sporting injuries after slipping on a sock.
May 26, 12:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F08%2Fdean-henderson.jpg "Dean Henderson warms up for Manchester United on February 25, 2021")
Gareth Southgate names his 26-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday.
May 21, 15:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F11%2Fjofra-archer.JPG "England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021")
Jofra Archer is the latest sports star to suffer an unusual injury.
Mar 29, 22:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F15%2F44%2Fglenn-roeder.jpg "Manager Glenn Roeder of Norwich shouts during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Norwich City and Ipswich Town at Carrow Road on November 4, 2007")
Kevin Phillips was signed for Watford from non-league Baldock Town by Glenn Roeder.
Mar 1, 14:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F06%2Fquinton-de-kock_1.jpg "Quinton De Kock in action for South Africa on February 7, 2020")
Zak Crawley is the latest sports star to suffer an unusual injury.
Feb 4, 10:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F42%2Fmanliv.jpg "Jurgen Klopp and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prowl their respective areas during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Liverpool on October 20, 2019")
United have won nine of their 12 FA Cup clashes with Liverpool.
Jan 12, 11:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F33%2Fpetr-cech.jpg "Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech claps supporters after his side's Premier League defeat to Manchester City on August 12, 2018")
The Czech goalkeeper reached the landmark, passing David James in the table, during his late-career stint with Arsenal.
Dec 28, 08:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F46%2Fmohamed-salah.jpg "Mohamed Salah in action for Liverpool on November 8, 2020")
David James: 'Mohamed Salah not indispensable for Liverpool'
Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James claims that Mohamed Salah is not indispensable for Liverpool and a big-money move to Real Madrid could be good business.Nov 23, 23:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F46%2Fhrvy-and-janette-manrara.jpg "HRVY and Janette Manrara on week four of Strictly Come Dancing on November 14, 2020")
Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur legends hail "giant of a man" Ray Clemence
The former England goalkeeper, who has died aged 72, won three European Cups and five First Division titles at Anfield.Nov 15, 18:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fdavid-alaba.jpg "Bayern Munich's David Alaba pictured with the DFB-Pokal trophy in July 2020")
Former Liverpool and England goalkeeper David James questions how the signing of David Alaba would fit into Liverpool's long-term plans.
Nov 9, 13:04
Ray Fiveash wants top flight clubs to filter more cash down the football pyramid.
Sep 27, 23:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F34%2Flivlee.JPG "Liverpool take on Leeds United in an EFL Cup tie in November 2016")
The Premier League champions and Championship winners have been paired against each other on the opening day of the new top-flight season.
Aug 20, 09:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F04%2Fjordan-pickford.jpg "Everton's Jordan Pickford reacts on January 21, 2020")
Jordan Pickford had been the first choice goalkeeper for Gareth Southgate, but is under pressure from Nick Pope and Dean Henderson.
Aug 10, 21:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F31%2Fdavid-james.jpg "David James pictured in October 2012")
The 49-year-old had two spells in charge of Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.
Jul 7, 23:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F40%2Ftammy-abraham.jpg "Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring for Chelsea on October 2, 2019")
David James urges England players to remain on pitch if racially abused
Tammy Abraham has suggested the England team could leave the field if they are subjected to abuse.Oct 9, 13:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F47%2Fwrooney.jpg "Wayne Rooney for Manchester United")
Chris Froome and the kitchen knife: Sport's most bizarre injuries
Chris Froome the latest to suffer an unusual injury.Sep 7, 16:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F32%2Fadrian.jpg "Adrian pictured for Liverpool on August 9, 2019")
Sports stars don't just get injured in action.
Aug 16, 11:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F23%2Fjordan-pickford.jpg "Jordan Pickford celebrates scoring in a penalty shootout against Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League on June 9, 2019.")
David James: 'More competition will help Pickford improve'
Only four English goalkeepers finished last season as first choice in the Premier League.Aug 7, 13:12
David James calls for football fans to 'think twice' before gambling
James took part in the final of the Bet Regret Cup, promoting safer gambling.Aug 4, 20:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F51%2Fole-gunnar-solskjaer_1.jpg "Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured in December 2015")
The 'Baby-Faced Assassin' and other memorable footballer nicknames
The Norwegian's super-sub status won him the nickname the 'Baby-Faced Assassin' due to his youthful looks and killer instincts in the box.Dec 19, 10:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Floris-karius.jpg "Loris Karius in tears after the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018")
Does Loris Karius still have a future at Liverpool?
Sports Mole discusses whether Loris Karius has a future at Liverpool following his high-profile mistakes in the Champions League final.May 29, 16:33
David James to appear on 'Strictly Come Dancing'?
Former England stopper David James is reportedly approached by the BBC to take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.Mar 19, 12:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F10%2Fpetr-cech-troy-deeney.jpg "Petr Cech saves Troy Deeney's penalty during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Watford on March 11, 2018")
Arsene Wenger hails Petr Cech after recording 200th Premier League clean sheet
Arsene Wenger is delighted with Petr Cech's "remarkable" achievement of recording his 200th Premier League clean sheet as Arsenal ran out 3-0 winners over Watford.Mar 11, 21:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Graeme Souness: 'I missed out on Peter Schmeichel, Eric Cantona'
Graeme Souness reveals that Liverpool missed out on signing Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel - who became Manchester United legends - while Reds manager.Oct 8, 17:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fmichail-antonio-gareth-barry.jpg "Michail Antonio cops a feel of Gareth Barry during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United on September 16, 2017")
Gareth Barry makes Premier League history by racking up 633rd appearance
Gareth Barry creates Premier League history by making his 633rd appearance - the most ever by a player in England's elite division.Sep 25, 19:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Manchester United on August 19, 2017")
Jose Mourinho goes in goal at 'Game 4 Grenfell'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho enjoys a cameo in goal for Team Shearer during the 'Game 4 Grenfell' charity match.Sep 2, 18:26
Report: Iain Hume to seal Kerala Blasters return
Former Leicester City, Preston North End and Tranmere Rovers striker Iain Hume is reportedly on the verge of sealing a return to Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.Jul 23, 21:09
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