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	Jaap Stam
		Stam published extracts from a his autobiography "Head to Head" in which he criticised team-mates, accused Sir Alex Ferguson of "tapping him up" while at PSV and telling United players to dive in the penalty box.
		Ferguson claimed Stam had not recovered from his achilles injury, he had lost pace, mobility and that the money was too good to turn down.
		Stam was totally stunned and bitterly angry at what amounted to being booted out of the club.
	paolo-1899.narod.ru /english/best_players/stam.htm (881 words)

	rediff.com: sports channel - Jaap Stam tests positive for nandrolone
		Stam, who joined Lazio from Manchester United for 15.2 million pounds ($21.7 million) in August, was quoted in Saturday's edition of Britain's Mirror newspaper as saying he found out about the positive test from Dutch journalists.
		Stam was not among the 10 but Lazio then carried out their own tests on all their players and the results from a laboratory in Milan were all negative, said Campi.
		Stam's fellow Dutch defender Frank de Boer, who plays for Barcelona, also tested positive for nandrolone in March but a year's ban imposed in June was slashed in July, allowing him to play from September.
	www.rediff.com /sports/2001/nov/17stam.htm (812 words)

	Manchester United - RedWeb3 - Treble Winners - Player Profiles - Jaap Stam
		Stam was Manchester United's first major signing of the 1997-98 close season, for a new club record £10.5M, a world record fee for a defender.
		The contribution of Jaap Stam to Manchester United winning the treble in 1998-99 cannot be understated.
		Jaap Stam on settling in to English football
	homepage.eircom.net /~redweb3/home/team/stam/stam.html (638 words)

	DevilPage.pl - Manchester United - Jaap Stam
		Stam bardzo często przerywał akcje przeciwników, które już wydawały się, że zakończą się golem..
		Jaap zanotował wiele świetnych występów w 1999 roku, kiedy to 'patrolował' defensywę z niesamowitą skutecznością.
		Stam był całkowicie oszołomiony i wściekły za jaką kwotę został sprzedany z klubu.
	www.devilpage.pl /index/dzialy/43/jaap-stam (867 words)

	Holland players Jaap Stam Caricature
		Jaap Stam became the world's most expensive defender when he signed for Manchester United in the spring of 1998 for £10.75 million from PSV Eindhoven.
		Stam began to live up to the reputation of the most expensive defender by performing as the best defender in the world.
		Jaap Stam is a towering influence at the centre of the United and Holland defence - his attributes of strength, pace, and skill, in the air and on the deck make a complete player.
	www.sportcartoons.co.uk /hollandplayers3.html (140 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Jaap Stam (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Jaap Stam (full name Jackob Stam, born July 17, 1972 in Kampen, Netherlands) is a Dutch football player, currently playing for Ajax Amsterdam.
		Jaap Stam became the world's most expensive defender when he signed for Manchester United in the spring of 1998 for £10.75 million from PSV Eindhoven.
		Jaap Stam is a towering influence at the centre of the United and Holland defence - his attributes of strength, pace, and skill, in the air and on the deck make a complete player.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Jaap-Stam (4018 words)

	TheFA.com - First Timers: Jaap Stam
		Stam and defensive partner Ronnie Johnsen weren't on the same wavelength at all as Overmars, Anelka and Christopher Wreh scored in front of a 67,000 crowd at Wembley.
		The critics were quick to write Stam off as a waste of money but he had the last laugh, at the end of the season he and Johnsen had won the League championship, FA Cup and Champions League.
		Stam won three Premiership titles in three seasons at Old Trafford but was sold to Lazio at the start of 2001/02 after the release of his controversial autobiography.
	www.thefa.com /TheFACup/TheFACommunityShield/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2003/07/56981.htm?WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished (253 words)

	Jaap Stam opgepakt wegens aandelenhandel met voorkennis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		PSV-er Jaap Stam is maandag in voorlopige hechtenis genomen wegens handel met voorkennis.
		Stam, de verdediger van PSV passeerde zondagavond in de AmstelCup-finale tegen Ajax tot drie keer toe zijn eigen doelman.
		Dit betekent voor Jaap Stam dat hij daardoor met zijn eigen doelpunt-hattrick van zondagavond in één klap 7 miljoen heeft verdiend.
	www.controlroom.nl /aex/index.html (211 words)

	Jaap Stam (Site not responding. Last check: )
		During the 2001-2002 season, Stam was controversially sold to S.S. Lazio in Italy for 55m (£16.5m), after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was reportedly furious with allegations Stam had made in his autobiography 'Head to Head'.
		Stam made his debut for Dutch national team on April 24, 1996, in the 1-0 defeat to Germany.
		Stam retired from international football after the Euro 2004 tournament in Portugal, saying he wanted to focus on AC Milan and his family.
	www.123football.com /players/s/jaap-stam/index.htm (368 words)

	jaap stam-soccer portal
		It was an emotional afternoon at the San Siro, with Jaap Stam taking a well-earned lap of honour during the warm-up to bid farewell ahead of the defender's move to Ajax while the injured Andriy Shevchenko joined the fans behind the goal to watch the game.
		AC Milan's Dutch defender Jaap Stam wagering has failed in his bid to be fit for Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal away to Olympique Lyon.
		The 30-year-old could be replaced by Jaap Stam odds in central defence if he fails to overcome the problem.
	blogs.forumer.com /jaapstam (6262 words)

	World Soccer: Jaap Stam retires from the game
		Stam cited injury problems as the reason, although he also said that he had considered retiring at the start of the season.
		Stam was the finest defender that I ever saw - though I don't mind admitting I wasn't around to watch the Moores, Beckenbauers, or even the Baresis, at their peak.
		To be cynical, Jaap Stam should have not had the chance to retire as he tested positive for drug use.
	www.worldsoccer.com /forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/9586/Main/9519 (892 words)

	Jaap Stam : Video : Biography : Information : Football
		Stam's only goal during his United career was the sixth goal in a 6-2 victory away to Leicester City FC at Filbert Street.
		Stam made his debut for Holland on April 24, 1996, in the 1-0 defeat to Germany.
		Stam retired from international football after the Euro 2004 tournament in Portugal, saying he wanted to focus on A.C. Milan and his family.
	manchesterunited.y2u.co.uk /MU52_Jaap_Stam.htm (535 words)

	Jaap Stam (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Japp Stam was born in Kampen, Holland on the 17th July 1972.
		A move to top division side Willem II was the turning point of his career, as several top-level performances led to the attention of the country's big clubs.
		Europe's top clubs began to take notice of Stam, and a full year after first noticing Stam, Manchester United paid a world record fee for a defender, £10.6 million, to bring the big central defender to Old Trafford.
	www.angelfire.com /ok/JonathanMUFC/Staminfo.html (197 words)

	JAAP STAM
		In the following season 1999-2000 it is fair to say Stam's excellence was somewhat hindered by incompetence not of his own making.The United defence was unsteadied by the continual interchanging of goalkeepers while Stam did not have a consistent centre back partner all season and had to make up for the errors of Micheal Silvestre.
		Stam can make the most vital of goal saving tackles,when he goes in he will win the ball 9 times out of 10.Few players in the world can match his immense physical strength.
		It has been said Stam can be caught out if an attacker turns quickly with their back to him.
	www.geocities.com /edzz_11/013.htm (459 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Jaap Stam: Head-to-head: Books: Jaap Stam,Jeremy Butler
		Now recognised as one of the best central defenders in the world, Jaap Stam was a huge influence in Manchester United's 1998/99 Treble winning season and continues to earn the plaudits for his performances at both club level and for Holland.
		In this, his first book, Stam reveals what it is like to play for the biggest and most famous football club in the world, sharing the limelight with the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Roy Keane.
		Jaap Stam's autobiography makes a good read, particularly if you are a Manchester United fan wanting to know more about life behind the scenes at Old Trafford.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Jaap-Stam-Head-head/dp/0007117094 (491 words)

	Stam, Jaap - Discussion with reviews and price comparison at dooyoo.co.uk
		The board decided that is Stam was to leave, it would be on their terms, and also began to investigate possible moves.
		Jaap Stam's recent transfer from Manchester United to Lazio raised more than a few eyebrows in the football world.
		Stam had arrived in Manchester from PSV Eindhoven in a long, drawn-out affair three summers ago, but within a matter of days, he was told his services were no longer required with the English champions.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /discussion/stam-jaap (556 words)

	www.manutdzone.com: Jaap Stam: A career profile with pictures of United's big Dutch defender
		Stam could make the most vital of goal saving tackles.
		These uncertainties did make it harder for Stam and a bad achilles injury meant he missed the middle of season 2000-2001.
		Jaap Stam stood head and shoulders above the rest as the best defender in the England....
	www.manutdzone.com /legends/JaapStam.htm (739 words)

	MSN INDIA - Ajax defender Jaap Stam says he is retiring immediately
		Stam came to prominence with PSV Eindhoven, where he played from 1996-98, catching the eye of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.
		Stam was a key player at Old Trafford in the dominant teams that won the Premier League three times between 1999-2001 and the Champions League in 1999, the same year the Red Devils also won the FA Cup for a historic treble.
		Stam moved to Ajax in 2006, but has struggled with injuries for much of his time in Amsterdam and has been frustrated by the club's European performances Ajax failed to reach the Champions League group stage the last two seasons.
	content.msn.co.in /Sports/Stories/SportsAssP_301007_1134.htm (539 words)

	Jaap Stam Hangs Up Boots
		Jaap Stam has ended his football career immediately.
		Stam, who is also going through a difficult period due to family circumstances, hopes to be left alone in the time to come.
		MILAN - In the two seasons with the Rossoneri, Stam played 42 official games, scoring 1 goal, that is the first one of the quarter finals against Inter in April 2005 during the Champions League.
	www.mypersianbay.com /serendipity1/index.php?/archives/169-Jaap-Stam-Hangs-Up-Boots.html (544 words)

	uefa.com - UEFA Champions League - Players - stam (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Imposing centre-half whose strength, allied to determination and top-class man-marking skills, make Jaap Stam a solid defender and awkward opponent.
		Stam was quickly back to his best on his return and his continued good form the next season prompted AC Milan to pay €10.5m for the Dutchman in summer 2004.
		Stam was voted the best defender in the Champions League in both 1999 and 2000.
	www.uefa.com /competitions/UCL/Players/Player=21821/index.html (303 words)

	Jaap Stam:A career Profile with pictures
		A move that year to top division side Willem II was the turning point of his career, as several top-level performances for them attracted the attention of Holland's biggest clubs.
		In the following season 99-2000 it is fair to say Stam's excellence was somewhat hindered by incompetence not of his own making.The United defence was unsteadied by the continual interchanging of goalkeepers while Stam did not have a consistent centre back partner all season and had to make up for the errors of Micheal Silvestre.
		It has been said Stam can be caught out if an attacker turns quickly with their back to him.
	dnausers.d-n-a.net /dnetmQXk/playerpages/JappStamMAIN.htm (390 words)

	BBC SPORT \| EURO2000 \| SQUAD \| Jaap Stam
		While the Owls may have turned down Stam after a trial earlier in his career, most clubs would now give almost anything to have the giant Dutchman at the centre of their defence.
		With a rare combination of speed, strength and ball-playing ability, Stam has recovered from an uncertain start in France 98 to cement his place at the centre of the Dutch defence.
		Although Stam began as a midfielder with FC Zwolle and Cambuur Leeuwarden and was bought by PSV from Willem II as a right-back, he has been a fixture in the Dutch side in the centre of defence since his international debut against Brazil in 1996.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/euro2000/teams/holland/squad/742254.stm (187 words)

	Voetbal International - H'veen hoopt op een-tweetje met Jaap Stam
		Jaap Stam vanaf het seizoen 2005/06 in het shirt van SC Heerenveen.
		Stam liet in het Kerstnummer van Voetbal International namelijk weten dat een terugkeer in de zomer van 2005 naar een Nederlandse club hem wel wat lijkt.
		'Stam heeft gezegd dat hij zijn carrière in het Noorden wil afsluiten.
	www.vi.nl /vi/show/id=62802/contentid=55931/sc=09d44e (273 words)

	Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World
		JAAP STAM has moved to end rumours regarding his future by reiterating he has no plans to join Arsenal.
		The rumours appeared to have little foundation as Stam and his representatives have always maintained that the giant Dutchman has no interest in returning to England.
		Stam has now moved to end the transfer talk by saying a return to England with former club Manchester United`s biggest rivals is not on the cards.
	www.planetfootball.com /article.asp?id=152767&cpid=21&title=Stam%2Bstaying%2Bwith%2BLazio (398 words)

	Jaap Stam
		In 1994, Jaap Stam was turning out for little known Dutch club Cambuur Leeuwarden.
		Stam is the third Dutchman, after Muhren and Overmars to win this price.The first Dutch playing player to win the 'treble' after beating Bayern Munich 2-1 in Barcelona.
		Jaap was transfered to Lazio Roma, but got in a doping scandal there, using Nandrolon!
	www.angelfire.com /sd/papajoe/stam.html (324 words)

	Jaap Stam
		Jaap Stam claimed it was a ``dream come true'' to complete his record £10.75 million move to Manchester United from PSV Eindhoven.
		Stam agreed to waive most of his 15% cut of the transfer fee to facilitate the deal and delighted United chairman Martin Edwards claimed it was one of the easiest negotiations he had conducted with a player.
		Ferguson sees Stam as key to his plans for the new campaign, but his arrival is sure to cast question marks over some of the centre-halves already at Old Trafford.
	www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/cumberland/23/stam.html (338 words)

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