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  Dwight Yorke
Yorke also seems to be working his pants off in training and on the field, sliding in for tackles, falling back in the defence to actually defend-something he never did before-and urging the players around him to lift their game.
Yorke was part of one of the most successful teams of all time when he played a major part in Manchester United’s historic treble in 1999 when they won the English Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League but he has already set his sights on more silverware.
Yorke fronted a substantial media scrum when he was introduced to the public for the first time as a Sydney FC player with media numbers rarely seen at football functions but no more than normal for a player who has scaled the dizzy heights of world football.
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  Australian Soccer News - Dwight Yorke :: Soccerphile
For every suitcase of charisma, footballing talent and appeal Yorke arrives in Sydney with, he brings a flight bag of controversy and his full duty free allowance of scandal.
Yorke has the silverware to support his place as one of the Premier League's top sharpshooters but his trademark laid-back style, so admired when things are going for him, can turn into arrogance during times of difficulty.
He is often accused of lacking patience and commitment in the face of adversity.
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  Dwight Yorke in dazzling form against Iceland :: ttgapers.com
Captain Dwight Yorke responded in kind with a sizzling performance that totally eclipsed the output of opposing captain and Chelsea star Eidur Gudjohnsen.
Yorke's silky touches throughout the 57 minutes he spent on the field were worth the price of admission.
Yorke finished the play with a gentle chip down the centre of the goal as Iceland's reserve goalie Dadi Larusson launched himself to his right.
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  Dwight Yorke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dwight Yorke was first discovered by Graham Taylor, at the time the Aston Villa manager, on a tour of the West Indies in 1989.
Yorke was subsequently given a permanent contract and he made his Premiership debut for Aston Villa against Manchester United on December 29, 1990 in which the game ended one-all.
Dwight Yorke came to Sydney FC with the biggest pedigree of all players in the new A-league, having won the treble with Manchester United.
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 Aston Villa Dwight Yorke Caricature
Since big Ron spotted Dwight Yorke as a kidd and brought him to Aston Villa the fans were in for a treat.
Dwight Yorke moved on from Aston Villa for £12,600,000 in the summer of 1998, making him the most expensive players in the Premiership.
Dwight Yorke you have to say can be mentioned with all the greats of this famous club.
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 DWIGHT YORKE
The Villa fans were in fine voice that day with their ode to "Dwight Yorke, Dwight Yorke" - the song had actually been recorded and put on sale during the build-up to the final - and after the lap of honour around the hallowed Wembley turf, he himself continued the chanting.
Yorke's mood that day was a far cry from two years earlier (1994) when Villa had also won the League Cup, but he had played no part in the final.
Yorke, who will be 26 on November 3, currently has no plans to go elsewhere after his contract with Villa runs out in another two years after the end of this season.
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 DWIGHT YORKE
Yorke's first season was unbelievable, a total of 29 goals and electric form was invaluable in clinching the historic United Treble.
Yorke forced the doubters to eat their humble pie with his sensational form, a real bargin spotted by Fergie the master of the bargin buy.
The 1999-2000 season saw Yorke beginning where he left off with vital goals against Leeds, and also Everton, Coventry and Sheffield Wednesday.In the period that followed it was widely accepted that he had a dip in form scoring only 4 times in the next 19 games.
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 Dwight - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dwight, Illinois, village in Livingston County, Illinois and Grundy County, Illinois
Dwight, Nebraska, village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States
Dwight, North Dakota, city in Richland County, North Dakota in the United States
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 Welcome to SFX Sports Group (Europe) Ltd | Dwight Yorke   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Dwight signed for Aston Villa at the tender age of 17 after impressing coaches while Villa were on tour in the West Indies.
Dwight was at the forefront of United's historic treble winning season, becoming the team's top goal scorer with 29 goals and forming a prolific partnership with Andy Cole regularly demonstrating his flair and skill - providing more than just goals.
Dwight was Blackburn's top goal scorer in the 2002/2003 season helping the team finish 6th in the FA Premier League and qualify for the UEFA Cup.
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 Keano swoops for Yorke - Football - Fox Sports
DWIGHT Yorke's Sydney FC teammates last night pleaded with their talisman and captain not to quit the club as former Manchester United colleague Roy Keane offered him a new future at Sunderland.
Yorke, who could not be contacted last night, played alongside the combative Keane in United's epic European Champions League final win over Bayern Munich in 1999, and the pair have been confidantes since.
Yorke is nevertheless expected to travel today with his teammates to Melbourne for Saturday night's much-hyped A-League meeting at the Telstra Dome.
www.foxsports.com.au /story/0,8659,20309349-23215,00.html   (688 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Dwight Yorke: The Offficial Biography: Books: Hunter Davies   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In conversation with Hunter Davies this is Dwight Yorke's own account of his rise to superstardom at Old Trafford combined with Hunter Davies's interviews with the people Yorke met along his way and Davies's exploration of the true character of this footballing hero.
Dwight Yorke is one of the most inspiring footballers to grace the Theatre of Dreams and his first season at Manchester United has seen him combine with Andy Cole to form a partnership envied across the world.
Dwight Yorke is the unique story of an incredible rise from playing football on the beach after Sunday lunch to playing football in front of the Old Trafford roar in the Champions' League.
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 Dwight Yorke - Caribbean Hall of Fame
Bio: Dwight Yorke the star player of both the Manchester United and the Trinidad and Tobago National Teams was discovered by Graham Taylor during a tour of the West-Indies.
Yorke made his League debut on December the 29th 1990 for Aston-Villa playing none other than his future team Manchester United, the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Dwight Yorke player #19 for Manchester United is one of Tobago’s brightest shining stars.
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 Yorke meets with Sydney FC - Soccer - www.theage.com.au
Dwight Yorke drew his first crowd for Sydney FC yesterday, and he hasn't even put pen to paper.
Yorke's career was forged 14 years ago with Aston Villa and included a memorable spell at Manchester United and is now approaching a conclusion at Birmingham City.
Yorke, best man at Bosnich's doomed wedding to model girlfriend Sophie Anderton three years ago, says his former Manchester United teammate would be wise to come home.
www.theage.com.au /news/Soccer/Yorke-meets-with-Sydney-FC/2005/04/05/1112489486626.html   (386 words)

  
 AskMen.com - Dwight Yorke
Yorke played for Aston Villa from 1989 to 1998; it was a term riddled with injuries that kept his career from taking off.
Yorke was a major contributor to the Aston Villa team that reached the League Cup final in 1996.
Yorke got on his boss’ bad side because of a controversial relationship with British supermodel Jordan, with whom he has a child.
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 Mufc Dwight Yorke Caricature
Sixteen year old Dwight Yorke made a big impression when Villa toured the Caribbean in 1989, joining the club in the same year.
On 30.08.95 Dwight Yorke scored the quickest goal in the Premiership against Coventry in 30 seconds.
Alex Ferguson signed Dwight for £12,600,000 in the summer of 1998, making him the most expensive mufc player to arrive at Old Trafford.In his first year at United he finished as the leading goal scorer with 29 goals.
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 UNICEF - 2006 FIFA World Cup - Dwight Yorke, international phenomenon from Trinidad and Tobago
Dwight Yorke is one of the few players to own winner’s medals for the FA Cup, the Premier League and the European Champions League.
Dwight Yorke, captain of the Trinidad and Tobago national team, is an international football phenomenon.
Born in Canaan, Tobago, in 1971, Dwight signed with Aston Villa at the tender age of 17, after impressing coaches while Villa were on tour in the West Indies.
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 Dwight Yorke   Finally
Dwight Yorke was first discovered by Graham Taylor, at the time the Aston Villa manager, on a tour of the West Indies in 1989.
Yorke showed great character in leading his team in a brave fight back by scoring two more goals in the second half to complete his hat-trick, although it was to no avail as Aston Villa still lost the game.
Dwight Yorke became Manchester United's record signing in August 1998 when he was transferred from Aston Villa for a fee of £12.6 million.
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 Yorke refuses to comment - A-League - Fox Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Yorke missed the glamour A-League club's flight to Melbourne this morning amid speculation that he was set to announce a return to English football.
Yorke's former Manchester United teammate Keane took over as manager of struggling Sunderland this week, and the Irishman reportedly offered the Trinidad and Tobago captain a $600,000 pay rise, lifting his salary to $1.5 million a season.
Yorke also said he had "made no contact with Roy Keane or anyone whatsoever" regarding the projected transfer.
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 www.manutdzone.com : McCleery's A to Z of Manchester United
Yorke always had a smile on his face and played like he was enjoying every minute at Old Trafford.
However in 2001 it all started to fall apart: Yorke lost his place to the on-form Teddy Sheringham and was becoming increasingly infamous for partying late and banging bimbos.
Ferguson lost patience as Dwight became a shadow of his former self and after over 6 months condemned to the reserves, Yorke was sold to Blackburn for £2 million in July 2002.
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 Birmingham cancel Dwight Yorke's contract.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Yorke, 33, is expected to join up with Australian A-League side, Sydney FC, in time for the start of their season in July.
Yorke's spell at the club sparked a row involving club owner David Sullivan after the player was subject of racial abuse from fans when he returned to Ewood Park with City in November.
Yorke's spell in England spanned 16 years after he was signed for Aston Villa by Graham Taylor in 1989.
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 Beckham wary of Dwight Yorke   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Yorke will captain Trinidad and Tobago against England on Thursday in Nuremberg and the English skipper knows it will be no walkover with his former Manchester United colleague rallying his troops.
Yorke bagged 64 goals in 144 games for United during a four-year spell that included him playing a key part in the 1999 treble-winning team, and the provider of many of them was Beckham.
As he has got older, Yorke has carved a new role for himself playing in defensive midfield, and anchored 10-man Trinidad and Tobago to a shock 0-0 draw against Sweden in their opening World Cup game.
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 AskMen.com - Dwight Yorke
Yorke played for Aston Villa from 1989 to 1998; it was a term riddled with injuries that kept his career from taking off.
Yorke was a major contributor to the Aston Villa team that reached the League Cup final in 1996.
Dwight you have brought much joy to the hearts of Trinbagonians after leading our team to the world cup and objective thinking individuals will forever be thankful.
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 Dwight Yorke
Dwight Yorke's career in English football came to an end in April 2005 when his miserable time at Birmingham City was cut short and his contract was cancelled.
Yorke's last two seasons at Old Trafford were mostly a nightmare that finally ended in July 2002 when Blackburn Rovers reached an agreed fee to take the striker to Ewood Park after months of haggling.
Yorke was eager to improve on his 13 goals in his debut season, but it was not to be.
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 Dwight Yorke   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Signed by United in August '98 for a club record £12.6million, Yorke was valued by Aston Villa at £16m but was allowed to leave at a reduced price after outlining his wishes to play in the European Champions' League.
Yorke finished the 1998-99 campaign with 29 goals in all competitions (eight in Europe) and is destined to spearhead the club's strikeforce beyond the Millennium.
York was sold to Blackburn for a cut price £2 million in July 2002 because he was in the last year of his contract.
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 CBC.ca - Sports - World Cup 2006 - Stars - Dwight Yorke   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Yorke, a former star in the English Premiership with Manchester United, is unquestionably his country's most famous and successful player.
Yorke was discovered by former England manager Graham Taylor in 1989 and made his English league debut for Birmingham-based club Aston Villa in 1990.
Yorke made his debut for Trinidad in 1989 and was part of the team that came within a hair's breath of qualifying for the 1990 World Cup.
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