Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Former England goalkeeper David James 'declares himself bankrupt'

David James

More than 150 football shirts, shorts and footballs once owned by former Liverpool, Aston Villa and England star David James are going under the hammer after the star went bust.


The collection of memorabilia is being sold in an online auction in the wake of the retired goalkeeper's financial struggles.

James, 43, made almost 70 appearances for Villa in a long career that also took in spells at clubs including Liverpool, West Ham and Manchester City.

But it emerged earlier this year that he had been declared bankrupt despite earning around £20 million from football, reports the Birmingham Mail.

His costly divorce from wife Tanya in 2005 was reportedly one of the main reasons for his plight. 

The site said the sale would feature "unique football memorabilia and personal effects from one of England's most iconic goalkeepers". It also listed sale items including Raleigh Chopper bikes, exercise machines, DJ equipment, a "large quantity" of vinyl records and books and a Vauxhall Astra customised van.

The lots will be sold off from November 18.

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