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PA library file dated 29/08/1998 of footballer Stan Collymore (front) in action for Aston Villa. Former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore is keen to make a playing comeback next year. Collymore was one of the most talented strikers of his generation and was tipped for international honours but a series of off-field problems culminated in him retiring from the game at the age of 30 after a move to Spanish side Oviedo went wrong. He will be free to play professionally again in January 2004 when a FIFA ban imposed on him for retiring while under contract is lifted and he insists a number of clubs are interested in giving him another chance. See PA story SOCCER Collymore. PA Photo: John Giles.
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