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Bankrupt keeper David James: Football memorabilia sold off | Bankrupt keeper David James: Football memorabilia sold off |
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Former England goalkeeper David James' football memorabilia has been auctioned off after the star went bankrupt. | Former England goalkeeper David James' football memorabilia has been auctioned off after the star went bankrupt. |
James, 44, who played for Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham, Manchester City and Portsmouth, was declared bankrupt in May despite earning around £20m. | James, 44, who played for Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham, Manchester City and Portsmouth, was declared bankrupt in May despite earning around £20m. |
Signed football shirts, shorts and match balls were amongst the items sold through Kent-based auctioneer Hilco. | |
An England shirt the player wore in the Three Lions' 1-0 World Cup win over Argentina in 2002 fetched £672. | An England shirt the player wore in the Three Lions' 1-0 World Cup win over Argentina in 2002 fetched £672. |
A Liverpool FC goalkeeper's jersey worn during the Reds' 1995/96 season sold for more than £160 while a Portsmouth No 1 top James wore in 2008 went for £480. | A Liverpool FC goalkeeper's jersey worn during the Reds' 1995/96 season sold for more than £160 while a Portsmouth No 1 top James wore in 2008 went for £480. |
Other goods included a boxed and unused retro Raleigh Chopper bike went for more than £1000. | Other goods included a boxed and unused retro Raleigh Chopper bike went for more than £1000. |
The star, who now plays and manages Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League, won 53 England caps during a career that also saw spells at Watford, Bristol City and Bournemouth. | The star, who now plays and manages Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League, won 53 England caps during a career that also saw spells at Watford, Bristol City and Bournemouth. |