Wednesday 30 March 2011

Past Player Profile- David Beckham


David Beckham at Deepdale.
Image from Google images.
David Beckham arguably the most famous footballer in the world believe it or not actually played for Preston North End. David Beckham is a worldwide icon, a footballing hero to most Taken to Manchester as a young boy from his home town of Leytonstone, Beckham made his mark as a right-sided midfielder, and is known for being one of the most exceptional strikers of the ball in the game the game has seen and probably will ever see, his pin point accuracy is admired by many, something he has worked very hard on throughout his career. Many believe his loan spell at Deeepdale in the 94/95 season gave him the toughness to succeed, playing Division three football must have been a shock to Beckham at first, but my word did he deliever. This clip of David show the class he brought to Preston North End Football Club, scoring two goals in five appearances, notably scoring directly from a corner kick. Following the loan move to Deeepdale. Beckham impressed Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson that much, he pulled the loan and included him in their league match were they endured a goaless draw against Leeds United. David Beckham no doubt had talent, but who could have predicted the man he has become today: A true living legend.




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