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     These scouts reports are here courtesy of PREMIER SUPREMOS
     the Play by Mail group based in Colchester.
Thanks to Adam Marshall, Gary McDowell & Co for permission to reprint.


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L.Miklosko   31  G      0  0  0  7  7  8 10 20  6  8  6  7  0  8  8  7

CZECH international keeper despite the claims of Q.P.R's Stejskal and
Newcastle's Srnicek. Very agile despite his 6ft 5in frame, he was
signed from Banik Ostrava and has become a real favourite with the
Hammers fans. Wants Premier League football but may well get it with
West Ham next season if they continue their good form.

S.Potts      25  MD     3  7  6  7  6  5  5 20  6  7  7  7  8  7  7  6

AMERICAN born defender who can operate either as a full back or centre
half. Neat on the ground and adequate in the air, Potts may push hard
for a place in the U.S.A. squad for the 1994 World Cup Finals. He
could also be used as a sweeper as he is technically a good defender
who uses the ball out of defence well.

T.Gale       33   D     5  8  5  6  3  7  7 20  4  7  5  6  7  7  6  7

TALL centre half who has represented England at youth and under-21
levels. Started his career at Fulham back in 1977 where he spent seven
seasons at Craven Cottage before moving onto West Ham in 1984 where he
has become a permanent member of their back four. Best remembered for
his sending off in the F.A. Cup semi final in 1991 against Nottingham
Forest.

J.Dicks      24   D     5  8  6  7  5  6  6 20  6  8  6  7  6  7  7  9

AGRESSIVE left back whose disciplinary record leaves a lot to be
desired. The England under 21 international began his career with
Birmingham before moving to Upton Park in 1988. Dicks has a fearsome
shot as well as tackling ability and he scored nine league goals in
the 1989-90 season. Also a penalty expert, he would be in line for an
England place but for his fiery temper.  Player of the Year at Upton
Park last season.
Hot-headed player whose career has been marred by injury, he is a
highly talented full back who is destined for further honours at
international level if he can only keep his temper. A versatile player
who can occupy a couple of positions in the back four, Dicks is very
strong on the ball. The man bought from Birmingham is perhaps becoming
something of a marked man following three recent sendings off.

G.Parris     28  MD     6  7  6  8  6  7  5 20  5  7  7  7  8  6  7  7

UNGAMELY looking player who is West Ham through and through. The
former England Schoolboy international first signed on the dotted line
for The Hammers during the 1982-83 season. He has made the bulk of his
appearances as full back but more recently he has been allocated the
role of a midfield runner. Not the most gifted player in the world but
he is quite effective.

P.Butler     26   M     5  4  6  8  6  4  6 20  6  6  6  8  7  7  7  8

MIDFIELD  work-horse who began his career as an apprentice at
Huddersfield before moving on to Bury in 1986.  He then joined
Cambridge, who he had earlier made 14 appearances for whilst on loan,
before ending up at Southend. He was given his chance by Billy Bonds
to play for a bigger club and his busy style has helped him hold a
regular place in the side.

K.Keen       25   M     5  3  7  7  7  5  5 20  7  5  7  8  4  6  5  7

NOT a crowd favourite at Upton Park but he is a hard working honest
player. Failed to score in 20 full appearances last season in the
league but he did manage to score in the Rumbelows Cup. He is a one
club man but he is struggling to hold down a regular place in the side
this season.

A.Martin     34   D     3  9  5  5  3 10  8 20  4  8  3  6  8  8  8  8

EXPERIENCED centre half who thought his days at West Ham were numbered
when he was given a free transfer last season. However he turned in
some sterling displays at the end of the last campaign and this earned
him a new contract which should see him finish his career at Upton
Park. Very loyal to West Ham, he appeared 17 times for England between
1981 and 1987.

M.Allen      27   M     6  5  7  7  6  7  7 20  6  6  6  7  7  4  5  7

HARD-man midfielder whose rough tackling and aggressive style have
earned him the  nickname  'Mad  Dog' at West Ham.  Has scored some
spectacular long range goals from midfield for The Hammers since his
move from Q.P.R.  A really tough tackler, Allen often challenges Dicks
for the worst disciplinary record at Upton Park. Failed to score in
the league last season and is struggling to become a regular again
this term.

T.Breacker   28   D     5  6  7  7  6  7  7 20  6  8  7  7  7  7  8  8

QUALITY full back whose robust displays  with  Luton earned him a move
to West Ham when The Hatters became forced to sell. The England Under-
21 international scored twice last season but he is an attacking
defender who loves to get forward and get some crosses in. Quite fast
and a fine tackler, Breacker is a Premier League player playing in
Division One.

M.Holmes     23   M     5  5  7  7  7  4  6 20  7  6  6  7  5  6  7  6

SIGNED from Bournemouth at the start of the season, 'Matty' as he is
known at the club, has forced his way into the starting line-up at
Upton Park this season as the club  challenge for a place back in the
top flight. A cultured player on the ball, he scored only three times
for The Cherries last season  but, helped by Harry Redknapp's links
with The Hammers, he was snapped up by the Londoners and he has not
let them down yet.

I.Bishop     27   M     6  5  8  7  9  6  8 20  7  4  6  6  2  5  6  1

MIDFIELD playmaker who thought he had risen out of a career of
obscurity when he hit the big time with Manchester City, scoring a
lovely goal in the famous 5-1 derby win over United, but his career
has again taken a nosedive. After being rejected by Everton, he went
to Carlisle before moving on to Bournemouth. Earned some recognition
after twice playing Man.United in the FA Cup and City signed him up
for ú750,000. Was a favourite at Maine Road so the fans were shocked
to see him go to West Ham where he has fallen out of favour recently.

K.Brown      25  MD     6  5  6  7  5  5  5 20  6  7  7  6  7  6  7  6

PLAYED as full back on many occasions last season and was surprisingly
joint third top scorer for The Hammers  in the league last season with
three goals-one of  which  was  the  crucial  strike  that  helped end
Man.Utd's title dreams. Son of former Norwich boss Ken Brown, he began
his career at  Carrow  Road  before  moving  to  Plymouth. The Hammers
initially bought him  on  loan  but  they  have  since  made  the deal
permanent.

C.Allen      31   A     8  6  7  7  6  8  7 20  7  4  6  5  3  7  8  7

ACE goal-grabber who has  played  for  practically  every  top side in
London! He started his career with  Q.P.R.  back in 1978 before moving
to Arsenal  only  to  switch  to  Crystal  Palace  without  making  an
appearance for The Gunners. He left  Palace to return to Q.P.R. before
going to Tottenham  and  having  a  wonderful  season  in  a side that
contained Hoddle, Ardiles and Waddle  as  the lone striker, bagging 33
League goals and nearly  half  that  in  the  cup competitions. Joined
Bordeaux in France  but  was  unhappy  abroad  and  he  linked up with
Man.City on their return to the  top  flight.  Sold by City to Chelsea
for a cut price fee he was soon on the move again on deadline day last
season to Upton Park.

M.Thomas     28  MD     5  6  6  8  5  7  6 20  4  7  7  7  6  6  5  6

FORMER England Under-21 starlet  who  started  with Luton, like fellow
Hammers full back Breacker, but  he  has  since  played in midfield or
even as a central defender. Signed  for  West  Ham for ú550,000 and he
played 34 league games last season, scoring three goals. Has struggled
with injury problems and was linked with a move back to Luton.

T.Morley     31   A     8  7  6  6  5  7  6 20  6  3  6  7  3  5  6  9

IN-form striker who  nearly  moved  to  Watford  this  season  but has
instead emerged as the man  to  shoot  The  Hammers  back into the top
flight. Was a prolific forward at Northampton after spells in the non-
league scene and Manchester City gave him  his chance with a big club.
Scored ten goals in 19 games during his first season at West Ham after
being involved in the deal  that  took  Mark  Ward  to Maine Road. Was
involved in a controversial  incident  with  his  Swedish wife and was
admitted to hospital with  stab  wounds  and, although several rumours
were flying around about what  actually  happened,  he has fought back
well.

S.Jones      19   A     7  6  6  7  6  2  6 20  6  2  8  7  2  7  6 10

YOUNG striker who has shot to  prominence  in the last couple of weeks
with two goals in  his  first  two  games  for  The  Hammers. Fast and
direct,  Jones,  who  was   signed   from  non-league  obscurity  with
Billericay Town, could have saved the  club  a fortune in the transfer
market. A name to watch out for-maybe even a future Whizz-Kid!

N.Webb      29  M 113   6  6  9  6  8  8  6 20  6  6  4  7  7  7  6 10

SIGNED for ú1.3 million  in  Premier  Supremos from Manchester United,
the new Everton star has had a  varied career. Started his career with
Reading where he attracted the attention of a lot of bigger clubs with
Portsmouth winning the race for his signature. Several good seasons at
Pompey prompted Notts Forest to  move  in  for  him  and he became the
1000th England international when he came on as a sub to replace Glenn
Hoddle. A ú1.5 million move was  devastated  by a serious rupturing of
his achilles tendon  whilst  playing  for  England  in  Sweden  but he
recovered to appear in the  1990  World  Cup  Finals and 1992 European
Championships. On his day he is superb but he has struggled to recover
his best form since that terrible injury.

D.Phillips  29  U 114   7  6  7  8  7  8  8 20  7  6  7  9  5  2  7  8

WELSH international who can appear in a variety of positions including
full back, wide midfield and  as  an  out  and out winger. Very under-
rated, the experienced Norwich star he  began his career with Plymouth
before making a  name  for  himself  with  Manchester  City. After two
seasons at Maine Road, he moved on to  Coventry where he won an FA Cup
winners medal, before switching to  Norwich.  Capable of scoring goals
and a hard working, honest player, Phillips would bolster any squad.


P.Atherton   22  D 104 4  8  5  8  5  5  7  20 6  8  6  9  6  2  2  8

Coventry defender with  good  aeriel  supremacy  at  the  heart of the
defence, Clean tackler with promising future.

C.Hignett    22 MA     6  5  6  6  6  2  6  20 6  5  6  8  4  7  6  7

One-club man with Crewe, he has  continued  to  score goals in what is
now his sixth season with  Alexrandra.  Although  a midfielder, he had
scored, before the start of  this  term,  34  goals  in his last three
seasons.

D.Bergkamp   23  A     10 8  7  8  7  7  9  20 9  3  8  8  2  8  8  10

Dazzling Dutch striker who is earmarked  for  a  move to Italy with AC
Milan. Has been a regular scorer in Holland for Ajax and has continued
to find the net for the  national  team including three strikes in the
1992 European Championships. Valued by his club at ú20 million.

M.Hughes     28  A 107  8  8  8  7  6  8  7 20  9  4  6 10  3  5  3  8

Robust Welsh striker with a fiery temper and a flare for spectacular
goals. Has often been criticized for his lack of goals but contributes
greatly to his team's all-round play  and  is a big favourite with the
Old Trafford faithful.

L.O'Brien    28  M      7  7  7  7  6  6  5  6  6  5  5  6  7  5  5  8

LANKY midfielder who could be on  the  verge  of  a recall to the Eire
squad after some solid displays  for  Newcastle. Walked out on Man.Utd
to join the Magpies where he has  shown  an ability to strike the ball
with power and accuracy from distance. Could be a useful addition.

G.Owers      24 MD      5  6  7  7  6  5  6 20  7  7  6  6  7  6  6  6

HIGHLY-rated Sunderland midfielder who can  also operate at full back.
Is said to be a little unsettled at the struggling Rokerites and would
like a move to  a  bigger  club.  Seems  to  have  lost  his way a bit
recently and a  bid  of  ú1.5  million  should  be  enough to persuade
Malcolm Crosby to sell.

S.Pears      30  G  90  0  0  0  8  6  7  6 20  6  5  7  9  0  8  7  7

FORMER Man.Utd keeper now  between  the  posts  for Middlesbrough. Has
been hit by a string of injuries  and this has affected his form after
being called up for the England squad at one stage last season.

T.Flowers    25  G 100  0  0  0  9  7  8  8 20  5  7  9  7  0  7  7 10

UNDER-RATED Southampton custodian  who  is  superb  at  coming out and
narrowing the  angle.  Confident  enough  to  accept  back-passes  and
distributes the ball well. Can be  a little over-dramatic at times but
is definitely worth looking at because he is a quality keeper.

P.Cook       25  M      5  4  8  7  7  4  5 20  7  5  5  7  4  5  5  7

CULTURED midfield playmaker  with  a  good  range  of  passing  in his
repertoire. Formerly with Wigan and Norwich,  Cook would relish a move
to the Premier League and a ú1m  bid  should be enough to tempt Wolves
to sell their former England Youth international.

W.Biggins    31  A      7  6  5  7  5  7  6 20  5  3  6  6  2  7  7  7

BARNSLEY recently recruited this  much-travelled goal-getter who looks
as though he could  score  goals  at  almost  any  level. Maybe better
suited to the lower divisions where he can excel in front of goal, but
is definitely a player  who  has  proved  his  worth for several clubs
including Norwich and Manchester City.

S.Slater     23 MA      6  5  7  7  6  5  6 20  8  3  8  7  2  7  5  5

BURST onto the scene as an exciting youngster at West Ham but, despite
a big-money move to Celtic,  his  career  has  not reached the heights
that it promised. Fast and with a good touch, Slater is let down by an
acute lack of goals, for which he is becoming infamous, and he has not
found the net over the past two seasons.

F.Simpson    22 MA 113  6  6  7  9  5  3  6 20  7  7  7  7  7  8  6  6

TENACIOUS  midfield  terrier  who  is  getting  a  reputation  amongst
referees for some rough tackling.  Runs  hard and tackles bravely, the
Manchester City star is the sort  of  player who most teams would like
to have. Unlikely to leave  Maine  Road  unless  he  is moving on to a
bigger club, at the right price.

C.Maskell    24  A      7  6  6  6  5  4  5 20  5  2  6  7  2  7  7  7

PROLIFIC scorer signed by Swindon boss  Glenn  Hoddle for a modest fee
at the start of the season. Is  repaying his manager with goals and is
amongst  the  leading   scorers   in   Division   One.  Formerly  with
Southampton, Huddersfield and Reading; he has always scored goals.

K.Monkou     28  D 106  5  8  5  6  5  7  7 20  5  8  7  6  6  6  5  7

GIANT defender born  in  Surinam  who  began  his  English career with
Chelsea before switching to Southampton  at  the  start of the season.
Strong and determined, Monkou would  shore  up  any  defence and he is
always useful at set-pieces. Worth at least ú900,000.

S.Bruce      31  D 115  6  9  5  6  8  8  7 20  6  9  4 10  7  3  7  8

RUGGED defender who joined Man.United after spells with Gillingham and
Norwich. The Geordie-born centre half has  captained England B but has
surprisingly never made the full  squad.  Superb  in the air, Bruce is
very dangerous at the other end  of  the  field  and is something of a
penalty expert.

J.Beresford  26  D      5  6  7  7  6  5  6 20  7  7  8  7  7  6  7  8

ATTACKING full back who was denied  a  dream move to Liverpool when he
failed a medical. Instead he joined  up with Kevin Keegan at Newcastle
where he has shone in a successful  side. Plagued by injuries, but the
ex-Man.City, Barnsley and Portsmouth player has proved he is a quality
player who could be destined for bigger things, maybe with Newcastle.

R.Keane      21 MD 116  6  7  7  8  6  7  6 20  6  7  7  7  5  7  5 10

TURBO-charged midfield dynamo who has  been  targetted  by all the big
names from England and Europe. Is useful  in defence as well as in his
usual position of midfield for Forest.  Looks  set to be a Republic of
Ireland international star for several years to come.

A.Awford     20  D      4  7  6  7  4  5  7  20 6  8  8  7  8  8  8  8

PROMISING young defender  with  Portsmouth  who  would  only leave the
South Coast if the price is  right.  Classy  centre back who sweeps up
superbly for his side and should make the grade in the Premier League.
Forms a great partnership at the back with Welshman Kit Symons.

M.Kinsella   20  MA     6  5  7  7  7  2  5  20 7  5  7  7  4  6  6  7

COLCHESTER whizz-kid who has represented  Eire  at Under-21 level. Has
the ability to play in the Premier  League  as he is a good passer and
scores his fair share of goals from his midfield position. United rate
him at ú500,000+ and several clubs are monitoring his progress.

L.Clark      20  M      7  6  8  8  7  2  6 20  7  4  7  6  3  6  6  9

TALENTED Newcastle youngster with  an  eye  for  goal  who has already
represented England  at  Under-21  level  and  is  tipped  for  future
stardom. Has become a regular under  Kevin Keegan and the Geordies are
adamant that they will not sell their star players like they have done
so often in the past such as Waddle, Gascoigne and Beardsley.

P.Elliott    28  D 116  5 10  4  7  5  8  9 20  5  9  7  6  7  8  7  5

CLASSY centre back who has appeared  in  the Italian League with Pisa.
Has benefitted from  the  experience  and  surely  would  be in Graham
Taylor's England squad had he not been dogged by a series of injuries.
Commanding in the air, composed on  the  ground; Elliott is a defender
whose value cannot be truly measured.

U.Ehiogu     20 MD  95  4  7  6  7  5  2  4 20  6  7  7  9  6  8  5  3

YOUNG Aston Villa defender who has yet to break into the first team on
a regular basis. West Brom  showed  his  worth  when they were furious
over Villa's poaching of their  young  starlet  and he should make his
mark within the next two seasons. 6ft 2ins tall, but plays full back.

S.McMahon    31  M 116  6  6  7  9  7  8  7 20  6  8  5  9  5  7  5  7

FORMER England hard-man now at  Manchester  City after enjoying spells
at Everton, Aston Villa and  Liverpool.  Was  a big favourite with the
Kop for his crunching tackles and selfless running. Was a vital cog in
the Reds' midfield and can chip in with some vital goals.

Rod Wallace  23 MA 108  8  5  7  7  6  5  5 20  7  4  8 10  4  6  4  7

LITTLE winger with an exciting burst of  pace and a real eye for goal.
Made his name at Southampton before joining  Leeds in a deal that also
took his twin brother Ray  to  Elland  Road. Injury-prone and a little
inconsistent but, on his day,  he  can  add  an  extra dimension to an
attack.

K.Curle      28  D 120  6  8  6  7  6  7  9 20  6  8  9  9  7  4  7  8

LIGHTNING quick  centre  back  who  has  made  a  real  difference  to
Manchester City's defence since  leaving  Wimbledon  for ú2.5 million.
Strong and with good positional sense,  Curle  is one of the country's
top defenders but seems fairly settled at Maine Road.

R.Prosinecki  24  M     8  6 10  6 10  7 10 20 10  4  7  6  2  3  3  1

OUT of form midfielder with Real Madrid after earning a big-money move
from European Cup winners Red Star  Belgrade. Troubles in his homeland
could have affected his morale as  he  has  struggled to fit in to the
Spanish game. Free kick expert with  an excellent touch and immaculate
ball control. Unhappy but unlikely to want to move to England.

M.Dahlin      22 MA     8  6  7  7  5  7  5 20  5  2  9  8  2  4  5  7

FAST striker who plays his  football  for Borrusia Dortmund in Germany
following a move from his native Sweden  with Malmo. Made a big impact
on his  Swedish  international  debut  with  a  double  strike against
Austria and has done  well  for  the  national  side.  Appeared in the
impressive Swedish side in the European Championships in 1992.

A.Goram       28  G     0  0  0  8  7  8  8 20  8  7  7  7  0  6  8  8

SCOTLAND'S number  one  who  has  been  starring  for  Rangers  in the
Scottish Premier. Started his career  with  Oldham but really made his
name at Hibernian, where he even managed  to  score a goal with a long
punt from his goalmouth. Joined the Gers for ú1 million and is worth a
lot more to them now.

A.Pele        25 MA     7  5  9  7  8  7  7 20  9  4  8  8  5  6  7  7

GHANAIAN international with real flair and excellent ball control. Was
part of the fabulous Marseille star trio that reached the European Cup
Final, along with Waddle  and  Papin,  and  was voted man-of-the-match
against  Spartak  Moscow  and  AC  Milan  in  the  qualifying  rounds.
Possesses silky skills and is a big favourite in France.

B.Deane      24  A 116  8 10  6  4  4  8  9 20  7  4  8  9  3  6  7 10

HIGHLY-valued target man at Sheffield United  after being bought for a
nominal fee from Doncaster Rovers. Several big clubs are interested in
the lanky front  man  who  has  continued  to  hit  the  net  in three
divisions for the Blades. Full  England  international and is pressing
for a place in Graham Taylor's squad on a permanent basis.

R.Jones      21  D 118  5  4  7  7  7  6  6 20  7  9  9  5  7  8  7  8

PROMISING England international full  back  who  has seen his progress
halted  by  a  number  of   serious   injuries.  Missed  the  European
Championships just when it looked like he  was going to make the right
back spot his own for his country. Now he has to overcome the likes of
Parker and Dixon to regain his place. Liverpool are highly unlikely to
off-load such a talented player.

M.Le Tissier 23 MA 110  8  4  8  5  9  7  8 20  9  4  7  9  4  3  3 10

GIFTED Channel Islander with real flair that excites fans all over the
country. However, the new Everton star  is  something of an enigma and
can be brilliant one week, awful the next. Often given a free role but
his talent must be harnessed.

D.Pancev     25  A     10  7  6  7  7  8  7 20  7  2  6  8  2  7  5  3

SHARP-SHOOTING Inter Milan striker who is struggling to make an impact
in Italy. Was voted  European  Player  of  the  Year  and also won the
Golden Boot in his  time  with  Red  Star  Belgrade. Scores goals from
inside the penalty area frequently  and  did so at international level
for Yugoslavia as well. Despite not  being played regularly for Inter,
the club say he cannot leave until  the  end of the season at the very
least but he should stay for a minimum of two years.

E.Scifo       26  M     8  5  9  7  9  8  9 20  9  3  6  7  3  6  7  8

TALENTED Belgium international playmaker  with  great vision and truly
remarkable shooting power. Had a nightmare  season with Inter Milan in
Italy but regained  his  confidence  during  a  spell  in  France with
Auxerre. He has since joined Torino in  Serie A where he has continued
to shine with his outstanding natural ability.

P.Heald      24  G      0  0  0  6  6  4  6 20  6  6  7  6  0  7  7  7

FORMER Sheffield United  keeper  who  is  now  available  on loan from
Leyton Orient after losing his place to Chris Turner. Was highly-rated
before a serious  injury  halted  his  progress  and  he  is only just
starting to re-establish himself as a first-rate goalie.

N.Martyn     26  G  96  0  0  0  8  6  6  6 20  8  7  8  8  0  7  9  8

THE first ú1 million keeper in  Britain,  Martyn has proved himself to
be worth this amount following his move from Bristol Rovers to Crystal
Palace. Has played for England 'B' and made a brief appearance for the
full side and he is said  to  have  big  ambitions on this front. Gets
caught off his line far too frequently but is a great shot-stopper.

A.Marriott   22  G 86   0  0  0  8  7  6  2 20  6  6  8  9  0  7  2  8

PROMISING keeper who broke into  Nottingham  Forest's side last season
just in time to play  in  the  Rumbelows  Cup Final at Wembley against
Man.Utd. Has since been displaced  again  by  Mark Crossley and he has
been criticized for lacking authority and his inability to command his
box. However, should return to the fray as he is only young.

S.McCall     28  M      6  6  7  9  7  8  7 20  6  7  6  8  8  8  7  8

FIREBRAND Rangers midfielder who has  had  a distinguished career both
in England and Scotland. Scored twice  for  Everton in the 1989 FA Cup
Final against derby  rivals  Liverpool  but  was  surprisingly sold to
Rangers in 1991. Was very  impressive  for  Scotland in the 1990 World
Cup Finals and has since played in the 1992 European Championships.

T.Mowbray    29  D      5  8  5  8  3  7  8 20  5  7  6  7  8  9  9  7

RUGGED central defender bought  by  Celtic  from  Middlesbrough for ú1
million after a series of impressive displays for Boro. Most noted for
his committed, whole-hearted approach  to  the  game  and he certainly
gives 100% to every side he  plays for. Was Gary Pallister's defensive
partner at Ayresome Park and soon  followed  'Pally's move to a bigger
club.

A.Cole       21  A      7  6  6  7  6  4  7 20  6  4  8  8  2  5  7  6

FAST striker rejected by Arsenal, perhaps  too soon, and snapped up by
Bristol City for ú500,000. Has proved himself in the First Division by
scoring and virtually every game he  has  played for City. Rumoured to
be acheing to get back into  the  top flight with London his favourite
destination.

G.Whittingham 28  A     8  8  5  6  4  5  7 20  5  3  7  7  2  7  5  9

IN-FORM hit-man with Portsmouth  who  has  got  the scouts flocking to
Fratton Park. Can score goals with his feet or his head and is looking
a good bet to top the  Division  One  scorers  table at the end of the
season. Pompey want at least ú1.5 million for their ace marksman.

N.Clough     26 MA 117  7  5  9  7 10  6  8 20  6  4  6  9  3  9  6 10

EXCELLENT playmaker who has been  at  the heart of Nottingham Forest's
recent success in Cup competitions.  Combines  superbly with the likes
of  Keane  and  Pearce   with   his   tremendous  vision  and  quality
distribution. Has been criticized  for  being  too  slow,  but this is
unfair and he makes up for it anyway with a superb football brain.

D.Lee        23 MD      5  8  6  7  5  5  6 20  6  7  6  7  8  7  7  9

CURRENTLY in Chelsea's reserves but would certainly do a job if called
upon by the club. Has operated  in  midfield  but his best position is
undoubtably in central defence where  his  height  is  put to its best
advantage. England Under-21 international who has many admirers within
the game.

G.Peacock    25 MA      7  6  7  8  6  5  7 20  7  4  7  7  5  8  7  9

NEWCASTLE nearly  lost  one  of  their  prize  assets  when  Peacock's
contract was up at the end of  last  season  and he was nearly sold to
Middlesbrough with Man.United  also  allegedly  interested.  It is not
surprising to see why as Peacock has  a  knack of finding the net when
playing in midfield or up front  and  is  playing the best football of
his career. Scored a hat-trick recently and continues to impress.

T.Cottee     27  A  91  9  6  6  8  6  7  3 20  7  3  7  3  3  4  6  0

PINT-sized marksman whose goalscoring prowess at West Ham earned him a
record-busting move  to  Everton.  But  has  struggled  to  impress at
Goodison and has been in and  out  of  the  side.  Works hard and is a
proven goalscorer  but  his  attitude  has  been  questioned  and  his
confidence is at an all-time low.

C.Woods      33  G 109  0  0  0  8  7 10  9 20  8  7  7 10  0  8  9  9

ENGLAND'S number one and now  keeping  goal for Sheffield Wednesday in
the Premier League. Ever since his career started spectacularly with a
debut for Notts Forest  in  the  League  Cup  Final against Liverpool,
Woods has proved himself  to  be  a  top-class  shot-stopper. Has also
starred for Norwich and Rangers.

N.Ruddock    24  D 110  3  8  6  8  6  6  8 20  5  8  5  8  7  5  7  8

UNCOMPROMISING centre half who  rejoined  Tottenham  after spells with
Millwall and Southampton. Always  gets  worked  up  for  a game and is
often in the referee's bad  books  with a head-butting incident seeing
him dismissed on one occasion last season.  Never the less, is a solid
stopper who has made a real difference to Spurs' back four.

D.White      24 MA 113  7  7  8  7  7  6  7  20 6  3  9  7  5  7  4  7

Born in 1967 in Manchester. 12st 9lb,  6ft 1in, and scored 74 goals in
his first  272  matches  for  Manchester  City.  Recently  moved  into
contention for an England attacking position and played against Spain.
Is very quick and has  shown  an  ability  to score goals when running
through on goal. Seems happy enough at  City  and only a big money bid
could tempt him away from Maine Road.

P.Parker     27  D 122  5  7  4  7  7  9  7 20  6 10  8  6  9  7  9  8

SUPERB England international defender who must surely regain his place
back in the national side soon. Can  play as right back(as he does for
Man.United), centre half or sweeper and  is thus an excellent defender
to have in your  squad.  Joined  United  for  ú1.8m  from Q.P.R. after
falling out with the Londoners but has been plagued by injuries.

C.Hendry     26  D 103  6  8  5  7  5  7  7 20  5  8  5  8  8  3  3  8

LANKY centre half who rejoined  Blackburn  after  a move to Manchester
City turned sour. Scottish-born Hendry  started his career with Dundee
and he was snapped up  by  Rovers  before  joining  City in a ú750,000
deal. Is very useful at set pieces  with his aerial power and has been
a vital cog of Rovers' defensive stability recently.

A.Wright     21 MD 117 6  7  7  7  6  4  7  20 7  7  8  9  5  5  5  8

HIGHLY  rated  player  who  was  Kenny  Dalglish's  first  signing  at
Blackburn, costing  ú500,000  from  Blackpool.  Now  a  member  of the
England Under-21 squad after a  string  of outstanding displays at his
best position of left back or  on  the  left side of midfield. Worth a
lot of cash to money-bags Rovers.

L.Ferdinand  26  A 105  8  8  5  6  6  4  7 20  5  4  8 10  6  4  5  8

IMPROVING goal-grabber who has started to shine recently with his only
English club Q.P.R. Spent a spell on loan in Turkey with Beskistas and
this has helped him mature as  a  player.  When he's confident and in-
form, Ferdinand can be very hard to stop but, unfortunately, when he's
not playing well he can be a by-stander in some matches.

L.Sharpe     21 MA 104  7  4  5  7  6  5  5 20  9  6  8  4  5  7  5  5

BECAME one of the hottest properties  around  when he made the Man.Utd
team at the tender age of 17 but  his promising career has been hit by
a string of serious injuries including  a bout of viral meningitis. At
his best, Sharpe is  an  exciting,  traditional  winger with plenty of
pace and power about his game  but  his  best  is still a long way off
after such a long time out of the game.

D.Yates      25  D      3  7  5  6  3  5  6 20  4  7  6  6  7  6  6  5

WAS once touted as a possible  target for Liverpool, Man.Utd and Spurs
but has since struggled with injuries  and  has also had the trauma of
relegation with Notts County. Good  in  the  air and a strong tackler,
the former England Under-21 stopper needs to recover his form.

D.James      22  G 105  0  0  0  7  7  7  7 20  7  7  8  9  0  9  7 10

TALENTED young goalie who does not lack in confidence nor ability. Has
kept Grobbelaar out of the Liverpool  side in Premier Supremos despite
being prone to the occasional blunder. A great prospect for the future
and is tipped by many to be the next England number one.

G.Pagluica   27  G      0  0  0  8  7  9  7 20  7  6  6  8  0  5  4  7

ITALIAN  international  keeper  who  is  the  current  number  one  at
Sampdoria in the Serie A. Came of  age during the 1990/91 season, when
Sampdoria became Champions,  including  a  tremendous  display  in the
crucial match against Inter when he  saved a penalty from Matthaus. Is
noted for making daring and acrobatic saves but is inconsistent.

N.Spink
400,000      34 G   96           6  9  6  8 20  8  5  8  8  0  7  9  9

RELIABLE shot-stopper who  is  one  of  Aston  Villa's longest-serving
players. Signed from Chelmsford City,  he  made  his debut in the 1982
European Cup  Final  against  Bayern  Munich.  Since  displacing Jimmy
Rimmer on a permanent basis,  Spink  has  proved himself to be amongst
the best keepers in the land.

E.Barrett
1,800,000    25 DE 100  3  8  3  6  6  4  5 20  8  7  8  9  8  7  4  0

FAST defender who can play at right  back but prefers operating in the
centre of defence. Formerly with  Oldham,  Barrett was signed by Villa
for ú1.8m and has proved to be worth such a large amount with a string
of impressive displays.

S.Staunton
1,100,000    23 MD 113  5  7  8  9  5  7  4 20  6  7  6 10  7  5  5  8

EIRE international who can play  on  the  left  side  of defence or in
midfield. Unorthodox in his  running  style  which  can  make him look
gangly but he is effective and maybe  Liverpool were a little hasty in
letting one of their youth products go.

S.Teale
750,000      28  D 104  3  7  4  9  7  4  3 20  8  7  8  9  5  8  6  9

WHOLE-HEARTED centre back who is commanding  in the air and determined
on the deck. Not the classiest of players but does his job effectively
and has been starting to  add  consistency  to his game. Formerly with
Bournemouth after beginning his career in the non-League.

P.McGrath
1,000,000    32 MD 115  5 10  6  6  6  9  6 20  6  8  6  9  7  3  8  8

BRILLIANT Villa and Eire defender who  could be coming towards the end
of a distinguished, if troubled,  career.  Started with St.Patricks in
Ireland but established himself  at  Man.Utd  before  falling out with
Alex Ferguson. Since moving to the  Midlands, McGrath has continued to
shine and is one of the classiest defenders in the league.

S.Froggatt
1,250,000    19 MA 107  6  6  7  7  7  2  4 20  7  4  7  9  7  5  5  8

YOUNG winger who burst onto the  scene  last season with some exciting
displays down the left flank. Has pace  and crosses well and is set to
add to his England Under-21 honours.

G.Parker
600,000      27 M  108  7  5  7  8  8  6  4 20  7  5  4  9  5  6  4  9

CULTURED midfielder who possesses  a  tremendous,  lethal shot. Passes
the ball well, perhaps a  legacy  of  his  days  under Brian Clough at
Notts Forest, and is a good link  man in the midfield. Not the hardest
of tacklers and his work-rate has also been questioned but is still on
the fringe of the England squad.

C.Regis
300,000      34 AT 106  7  9  5  5  6  8  8 20  6  3  6 10  6  4  5  9

VETERAN striker who, at 34,  is  still  trying  to  force his way into
Villa's first team squad. Has been prone to injury in recent years but
big Cyrille is still an excellent target man who is superb in the air.
The ex-England star is tipped to become the first black manager.

D.Yorke
1,200,000    21 MA 111  7  6  7  6  6  6  7 20  7  2  8  7  4  6  7  8

PACEY front  man  who  can  also  operate  on  the  flanks.  Is  often
criticized for a poor work-rate and lacks a real football brain but he
does show confidence and ability in  abundance. Was Villa's top scorer
last season but will struggle to displace Saunders and Atkinson.

M.Breitkrutz
525,000      21 MA 107  5  5  7  9  7  3  3 20  8  5  6  8  5  7  7  4

GERMAN midfielder who can also play on the wing. Stamina-packed worker
who also has a good touch on  the  ball  but he has struggled to win a
regular place in  the  Villa  line-up.  Signed  from Borussia Bergmann
along with Stefan Beinlich but both have yet to fit in.

D.Kubicki
625,000      29 DE 109  4  6  7  6  6  7  7 20  6  7  6 10  7  6  7  8

POLISH international defender signed from  Legia Warsaw. Has been left
in the cold recently but was  a  regular  for the Villains last season
where his performances were sound without being spectacular.

K.Richardson
875,000      30 M  110  7  4  7  8  7  7  5 20  7  8  5  7  8  5  4  8

AGGRESSIVE midfielder whose trademark  is  his  tenacious tackling and
leadership qualities. Won a Championship  medal  with both Everton and
Arsenal and has proved his  worth  since  signing  for Ron Atkinson at
Villa. Like Atkinson, he had a spell in Spain with Real Sociedad.

R.Houghton
900,000      30 MA 114  6  6  8  9  7  8  7 20  6  7  6  6  7  4  4  6

A SURPRISE  signing  from  Liverpool  after  he  was  the  Reds'  most
consistent and at one time the  top  scorer in Graeme Souness' FA Cup-
winning side. Busy Eire international  who  is  noted for his tireless
running in midfield and ability to score goals.

L.Sealey
250,000      35 G   80           4  4  8  8 20  8  0  7  8  0  7  5  1

CRAZY keeper who is a  real  eccentric  character. Accepts his days at
Villa Park are numbered  after  a  verbal  assault  on George Courtney
against Sheff.Weds provoked an angry  response from boss Ron Atkinson.
Would welcome a loan move but  he  is  used to this after starring for
Man.Utd in the 1990 FA Cup replay whilst only on loan from Luton.

T.Daley
1,500,000    25 MA  94  7  5  6  9  7  5  6 20  5  5 10  1  6  7  5  1

LIGHTNING quick winger who may  struggle  to  regain  his place in the
side once he recovers from a  serious  injury. Appeared for England in
the 1992 European Championships and will always trouble sides with his
pace. However, lacks a decent  first  touch  and often runs into blind
alleys. His crossing ability could also be improved.

M.Carruthers
225,000      20 MA  86  5  6  6  6  4  1  3 20  6  6  6  2  5  2  5  6

YOUTH product at Villa Park  who  prefers  to appear in attack despite
also being able to do a job in midfield. Nottingham-born player who is
yet to make  his  mark  at  the  club.  Made  two  full appearances in
1991/92.

B.Small
ú750,000     21  D 111  5  6  6  8  5  2  5 20  6  7  8  7  7  7  7  6

QUALITY left back who is  set  to  become  a  real star in the Premier
League. Should take to the top  flight  like  a duck to water with his
pace and tackling ability.  Could  become  the  next England left back
once Stuart Pearce and Tony Dorigo are out of the way.

N.Mohan
425,000      21 DE 101  4  7  5  7  4  4  5 20  8  6  6  8  7  4  6  9

YOUNG defender who is struggling  to  earn  a  regular place in Boro's
starting line-up. Plays at centre  half  and  is impressive on the air
and on the ground.

C.Fleming
550,000      24 DE  99  5  5  6  6  5  5  2 20  6  7  7  9  6  6  3  8

IRISH full back signed from  St.Patrick's Athletic despite competition
from several other clubs including Manchester  City. Quite pacey and a
swift tackler who is beginning to make his mark at Ayresome Park.

D.Whyte
900,000      28  D 110  5  8  6  7  4  7  7 20  6  8  6  7  5  7  8  8

USEFUL capture from  Celtic  in  the  deal  that  took  Andy Payton to
Parkhead. Solid at the  heart  of  the  defence  with sound leadership
qualities. Is a Scotland international and played against Italy in the
World Cup Qualifier recently.

J.Phillips
425,000      25  D 105  5  6  6  5  6  7  7 20  5  7  5  7  7  5  7  9

UNDER-rated full back signed from Oxford United. Bolton-born and a big
favourite with the  Boro  fans  following  a  number  of vital strikes
during the club's promotion  season.  Has  a  terrific  shot and works
hard.

M.Proctor
300,000      31 MI 102  6  5  8  6  8  7  7 20  6  5  4  8  4  6  6  3

EXPERIENCED midfielder who has  appeared  for  several clubs including
Sheffield Weds and Notts Forest. Is comfortable when in possession but
maybe not quite Premier League material.

W.Falconer
775,000      26 MD 108  6  9  6  8  6  6  5 20  6  7  6  8  4  7  6  4

QUALITY player who can perform equally well in defence or midfield. Is
a terrific headerer of a ball and  has scored goals for all his clubs-
Aberdeen, Watford and  now  Boro.  One  of  the  best Scottish players
around who has yet to play for his country.

T.Wright
1,200,000    24 MA 107  7  6  8  8  7  4  5 20  7  2  8  8  3  7  4  8

FAST winger who not only sets  up  numerous  goals and chances for his
team-mates but also weighs in with goals himself-he was top scorer for
Leicester during the 1991/92 season.  Very  direct  and is starting to
make a name for himself in the top flight.

B.Slaven
800,000      31 AT 115  9  7  6  8  6  6  7 20  7  3  6 10  3  9  7  8

DISTINGUISHED goal-grabber who  has  produced  the  goods since moving
South from Morton. Is  a  real  crowd  favourite  at Ayresome Park and
feels he is often unfairly treated  by manager Lennie Lawrence. Always
likely to score goals even when appearing for Eire.

J.Hendrie
600,000      28 MA 101  6  5  7  7  6  6  5 20  7  4  7  8  3  5  4  8

FORMER Leeds winger who, like  Wright,  both scores and creates goals.
Bustling, busy player who has also  appeared for Bradford. Hits a ball
well and would be a vital addition for most sides.

A.Kernaghan
700,000      25  D 109  4  8  5  6  5  7  6 20  4  7  6  8  8  6  7  9

NEW Republic of Ireland  international  after  a  series of impressive
displays in Boro's defence. Comanding  centre  half who is the skipper
at Ayresome Park. Only quite young, and looks to have a big future.

P.Wilkinson
1,000,000    27 AT 110  7  9  6  7  5  6  7 20  5  4  6  8  5  8  5  8

PROVEN goal-getter who is  an  archetypal  centre  forward with superb
ability in the air. Has  scored  regularly  for  Boro and played a big
part in their promotion to the  Premier Division. Has also starred for
Grimsby, Everton, Notts Forest and Watford.

R.Mustoe
575,000      24  M 106  6  6  6  9  5  4  4 20  6  6  6  10 6  7  7  8

STAMINA-packed midfield  runner  signed  from  Oxford  to  add  a  new
dimension to Boro's side. Gets up  and  down the pitch well and scored
two goals in the side's promotion year.

A.Peake
350,000      31  M 111  4  6  7  7  7  7  7 20  5  7  4  9  7  6  6  8

SURPRISE signing from Lennie  Lawrence's  former  club Charlton but he
has done a good, solid job since signing for the Teessiders. Is a nice
passer of the ball but is more noted for his hard-working approach.

C.Morris
600,000      26  D 109  4  6  7  6  5  8  6 20  5  7  6  8  5  5  6  8

LIKE Whyte, signed from Celtic at the start of the season. Republic of
Ireland international full back who  was  perhaps surprisingly sold by
the Parkhead club. Gets forward well and  may  be  able to do a job in
midfield if pressed.

I.Ironside
225,000      24  G  89  0  0  0  8  4  3  3 20  6  4  8 10  0  5  8 10

HAS taken over from Leeds' new boy Stephen Pears and has done a steady
if unspectacular job when  pushed  into  action  for Boro. Signed from
Scarborough for a nominal fee but is starting to show his true worth.

G.Parkinson
400,000      24 DE  98  6  5  6  6  5  6  5 20  5  7  6  5  5  5  5  9

FULL back who once scored a tremendous  goal against Everton in one of
the domestic Cup competitions. Steady defender but never really likely
to hit the heights. A strong tackler who likes to get forward.

R.Rosenthal
1,000,000    29  A 113  7  6  6  8  5  5  6 20  7  5  8  7  4  7  5 10

ISRAELI international striker who has just signed from Liverpool. Fast
and direct with a real eye for goal  but is often made a scapegoat for
poor team performances. More of a blaster finisher than a cool head in
front of goal and has been criticized for his theatrical stunts in the
penalty area.

L.Howarth    24  D      3  7  5  6  3  3  6 20  4  6  6  7  7  6  7  7

PROMISING defender who has managed to establish himself as a permanent
fixture in Peterborough's Division One  side.  Plays  in the centre of
defence and, being 6ft 1in tall,  can  win  balls in the air. Posh are
likely to demand at least ú750,000 after just selling Ken Charlery.

R.Walker     29  M      6  4  6  7  6  6  7 20  6  5  4  6  6  5  7  6

FORMER Aston Villa midfielder now at  Port  Vale in Division Two. Once
scored a cracking goal against Tottenham in  the F.A. Cup and is known
to be a sweet striker of  a  ball.  Maybe  never  made the most of his
career and would love another chance at the top level. ú300,000 should
be enough to persuade the Valiants to part with their ex-skipper.

C.Armstrong

HAS become firmly established as  a  player  of Premier League quality
following a move to Crystal Palace from Millwall. Eyebrows were raised
when Palace paid ú1  million  for  a  player  virtually unheard of and
snapped up from Wrexham for a modest  fee only a year earlier. But his
pace and power have complemented his  strike rate and is looking every
inch a star performer in the making.

J.Moralee    21  A      7  6  7  7  6  3  6 20  7  3  7  7  2  7  6  8

PROMISING young striker bought from Crystal Palace as part of the deal
that took Armstrong  to  Selhurst  Park.  Although  quoted  as  a free
transfer, surely Steve  Coppell  would  not  have  let  such a quality
player leave for nothing. Has  fitted  in remarkably well at Millwall,
is scoring goals and really catching the eye.

D.Anderton   20 MA 106  7  6  7  7  7  6  5 20  7  4  7  7  5  7  3  4

HAS struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League since a big-money
move to Tottenham from Portsmouth. Shone  in  Pompey's 1992 FA Cup run
and impressed when appearing for  the England Under-21 side. Possesses
a nice touch and can score goals but his confidence is low at present.

C.Waddle     32 MA 118  7  6 10  4 10 10 10 20 10  1  6  7  2  5  5 10

WINGER turned playmaker since his  days  at Newcastle and Tottenham. A
classy performer for Marseille, since  his  ú4.5 million move, and now
doing the business for Sheffield Weds in the Premier League. Failed to
really  shine  in  England  colours   and   is  unlikely  to  make  an
international return after  criticizing  boss  Graham  Taylor. Quality
performer who started his career with tiny Tow Law Town.

D.Platt      26 MA      8  7  7 10  7  9  8 20  7  6  7  9  6  8  8  2

UNHAPPY at Juventus but is said to  be  still keen in playing in Italy
following a year at Bari where he was a real star in a relegated side.
Loves to get forward from midfield and this has seen him losing favour
with Juve boss Trappattoni. Is England's top scorer since Gary Lineker
departed from the scene, following goals  in the 1990 World Cup Finals
and the 1992 European Championship Finals.

A.Shearer    22  A 122 10  8  8  8  8  7 10 20  7  3  8  7  3  4  7 10

BRILLIANT England international  striker  who  has  come  on leaps and
bounds since his early days at Southampton. After smashing a hat-trick
on his debut for the  Saints,  he  failed  to  live up to expectations
until he was really given his head  in the top flight. Since then, the
goals have flowed and he has earned a big-money move to Blackburn.

M.Hateley    31  A      7 10  6  7  6  9  7 20  6  3  6  8  4  8  8 10

ARCHETYPAL centre forward who is excellent in  the air but has added a
lot more to his game following a  spell on the continent with AC Milan
and Monaco. Now displays a neat touch  that he never seemed to have at
Coventry and Portsmouth.  His  world  changed  when  he  headed a goal
against Brazil for England and is now shooting Rangers to European Cup
glory.

A.McCoist    30  A     10  7  6  8  6  8  8 20  6  3  7  8  3  9  8 10

THE golden boot holder who is threatening to retain the award in 1993.
Has been criticized for scoring  goals  in  a poor Scottish league but
Rangers blasted that myth when  they  powered into the European League
past English Champions Leeds, in  real-life. Scores goals consistently
and forms a lethal partnership with Mark Hateley at Ibrox.

D.Hirst      25  A 114  9  9  5  8  5  7 10 20  6  3  7  8  5  7  5  9

ANOTHER England international  front  man  who  is  held  in very high
regard by his club, SHEFFIELD  WEDNESDAY.  The  Owls  rate him at more
than ú4 million and it is not  difficult  to  see why after he has hit
the net regularly and displayed pace, power and finishing precision in
the blue and white stripes of the Owls.

B.McClair    28 MA 114  8  7  7  6  6  8  6 20  7  7  7 10  5  7  6  8

HAS suffered  very  indifferent  form  since  leaving  Celtic  to join
Manchester United for ú850,000. Was  an  instant  hit at Old Trafford,
breaking the 20-League goal barrier which is rare for a United player,
but has since suffered badly by  being shifted around between midfield
and attack. Is very unpopular  with  Scotland fans despite netting his
first goal for his country in the European Championships in Sweden.

M.Bright     30  A 110  8  9  5  7  6  7  6 20  6  3  7  8  6  6  5  8

STARTED his career at Port Vale  before playing at Leicester alongside
Gary Lineker but  he  really  made  his  name  at Crystal Palace-again
alongside a big-name in Ian Wright. Always  seems to be less of a star
than  his  partner  because  David  Hirst  is  now  alongside  him  at
Sheff.Weds. But is under-rated as is a good target man who gets goals.

T.Cascarino  25  A  91  6  9  4  7  5  8  6 20  4  3  6  8  4  7  5  0

OUT in the cold at Chelsea  following  an injury set-back and the form
of Robert Fleck and Mick  Harford.  Flopped  badly  at Celtic where he
failed to adapt to their  style  of  play  and  the same could be said
about his time at Aston Villa.  Was  a  real hit, however, at Millwall
after his first club Gillingham bought him for a set of tracksuits.

C.McCart     25 MD      4  7  5  7  4  3  7 20  5  7  7  7  7  8  7  5

CENTRAL defender who  has  spent  all  his  career  at  Motherwell. Is
pushing for full international honours  after  some classy displays in
the heart of Well's shaky  defence.  Would  like  to move south of the
border if given the opportunity to play in the Premier League.

A.McLaren    21  D      5  7  7  8  6  7  8 20  6  8  7  7  8  7  8  7

NOW a Scotland international after previously appearing for the Under-
21 side.  Is  Hearts'  skipper  despite  his  lack  of  years  and has
impressed with some sterling  displays  at  full  back in the Scottish
Premier Division. Whole-hearted and aggressive with a will to win.

I.Ferguson   25  M      6  5  7  8  7  7  6 20  7  7  6  7  8  7  6  9

HARD-working midfielder  who  scored  Rangers'  recent  winner  in the
European  Champions  League   against   CSKA   Moscow.  Formerly  with
St.Mirren, where he scored the winner in the Scottish Cup Final in one
of the Buddies' rare moments of glory,  he earned a ú1 million move to
Ibrox and has since appeared for the Scottish national side.

P.Lambert    23  M      5  5  8  7  7  3  7 20  7  5  6  7  4  7  6  4

WAS highly-rated in  his  younger  days  at  St.Mirren  but  has since
struggled somewhat to live  up  to  his  reputation.  Is not a regular
scorer from his  midfield  position  although  his  passing  skills do
partly cover up this defect of  his  game.  Low in confidence and at a
crucial stage of his career.

J.Pollock    18  M 104  6  6  7  8  6  2  5 20  6  6  6  9  7  5  3 10

TEENAGE Middlesbrough starlet who  made  a  large  impression with his
gritty performance in  Boro's  1992  Rumbelows  Cup  Semi  Final games
against Manchester United. Very tenacious in  the tackle and can score
spectacular goals from long  range.  Could  have  a  big future in the
game.

P.Kitson     21 MA      7  6  7  7  6  5  5 20  8  3  9  7  3  7  5  9

THE ex-LECEISTER winger  has  made  a  massive  impact  for DERBY this
season with his  ability  to  raid  the  flanks  terrorising the First
division's full backs. Has  played  either  on  the  wing  or down the
middle and has been  capped  at  under-21  level.  A  youngster with a
promising future if Derby start to  get  their act together at home as
well as away.

B.Gunn       29 G   97           7  7  8  7 20  7  9  8 10     4  7 10

GUNN, has been at the centre of  the NORWICH team for over six seasons
now, making the  number  one  jersey  his  own.  Has  always performed
steadily for his side  without  the  need  for  exagerated keeping and
produced solid performances  for  many  years.  Lacks  some composure,
which has resulted in silly  mistakes  but none-the-less a very steady
keeper.

J.Lambert    19 MA      6  5  7  7  5  1  6 20  9  5  8  7  2  7  6 10

LAMBERT is starting to interest a  lot of clubs following his displays
for READING on SKY this year. Although  he  has just signed a new four
year deal, he has been loaned  to French club MONACO for 'experience'.
He fights hard for his clubs cause and does his fair share of the work
in between raiding down  either  flank  which  makes him an invaluable
player to have in any side. Comfortable  on the ball, if a touch naive
but looks set to go far if he gets the breaks.

D.Atkinson   24 AT 108  8  7  6  5  5  5  7 20  8  5  8  6  5  6  5  8

BIG, bustling striker who  has  really  hit  form  this season after a
frustrating time  of  things  last  term.  Hit  by  allegations  of an
attitude and weight problem following  a  move  from Real Sociedad, he
was not helped by a succession of  injuries.  Now he is looking in top
form and is set to be amongst the top scorers in the Premier League.

P.Huistra    25 M       6  5  8  7  7  7  6 20  6  6  7  6  3  6  4  7

HAS been a provider in the  RANGERS  midfield  for a couple of seasons
now, and was bought before the  four  foreigners rule was enforced. He
is currently 'out in the cold' at  RANGERS where they are prefering to
play their Scottish players  in  a  now  well  established side. He is
regarded as a play-maker with  a  fair  bit  of  pace about him, which
means that he can cover a  fair  bit of ground although his durability
has been under question

D.Beasant    33 G   84           7  6  7  6 20  7  6  6  7     7  1  5

 Dave has always had a lack  of  confidence in himself although he has
been picked for the England  squad  several  times. He is a commanding
figure inbetween the sticks as he stands  at  6' 4". He will always be
remembered for his FA Cup penalty  save  against John Aldridge and the
part he played in the Wimbledon  'Crazy Gang'. Has been criticised for
his handling but still remains a top notch keeper.

G.Parkinson  24 DE  98  6  5  6  6  5  6  5 20  5  7  6  5  5  5  5  9

FULL back who once scored a tremendous  goal against Everton in one of
the domestic Cup competitions. Steady defender but never really likely
to hit the heights. A strong tackler who likes to get forward.

G.Durie      27 A  103  8  7  7  8  6  7  5 20  8  2  9 10  4  5  4  0

DURIE has always been an erratic character who at times is magnificent
and at others awful. He is the  man  for the big stage and revelled in
his partnership with Gary Lineker last season. Durie is very quick and
uses his pace to twist his way  past  defenders but has found that the
breaks haven't dropped for him, and he  is having to do more providing
than scoring.

P.Allen      30 MA 107  6  4  7  8  6  8  7 20  7  5  7 10  4  8  5  5

A quick winger who is  another  erratic  figure in the TOTTENHAM side.
Has been an influential figure  over  the last seven seasons providing
the  oppertunities  for  the  forwards  to  tuck  away.  He  has  been
criticised for his poor strike ratio  but  makes  up for this with his
strong running which causes mistakes for  his team mates to capatilise
on.

M.Hughes     21 MA      4  5  7  7  5  6  6 20  7  4  8  7  2  6  5  3

THIS little winger left MANCHESTER CITY  for Strasbourg as a shock buy
during the close season.  He  has  never  really  settled in there and
would welcome a English club bringing  him  back home. He has pace and
agility which make him a handful for  any defence to cope with and was
turning in some  solid  performances  before  his  departure abroad. A
lively winger with a good future.

I.Taylor     20 M       7  4  6  6  4  3  5 20  6  6  6  8  4  6  5  7

A midfielder who has been linked  with  some  big  clubs so far in his
career. MANCHESTER UNITED, were just one of the clubs to be interested
in this midfield battler with an eye for goal. His main assets are his
ground coverage and willingness to fight for the cause and is known to
have a bit of a shot on him

D.Kerslake   26 MD      7  5  7  6  6  7  6 20  5  7  6  7  5  6  7  8

A player who has played in almost every position there is. He is known
mainly for his midfield creativeness  and  a  bit  of an eye for goal,
although he  has  never  been  prolific.  Has  played  up-front  as  a
makeshift forward, in midfield as  a  creator and currently being used
as a full back where he has been performing very well.

E.McGoldrick 27  U 114  6  5  8  8  8  5  7 20  6  7  7  9  6  8  5  8

UTILITY man who has been used in several positions already this season
including  on  the  wing  and  at  right  back  and  has  shown  great
capabilities in both areas. A useful  player  to  have in any side and
has been known to score vital  goals. Palace almost lost McGoldrick in
the summer to Nottingham Forest  but  managed  to hold him at Selhurst
Park with a new improved contract. Underestimated star for the Eagles.

M.Quinn      30  A 105  7  9  5  6  5  7  6 20  5  3  5  7  2  5  6 10

CONSISTENT target man  who  has  scored  regularly  for  all his clubs
Wigan, Stockport,  Oldham,  Portsmouth,  Newcastle  and  now  recently
teamed up with his namesake Niall at Manchester City. Superb header of
the ball although let down by an  obvious  lack of pace which may have
prevented him from becoming a bigger name in football.

A.Townsend   27  M 121  7  6  9  7  8  8  7 20  7  7  6  8  7  8  5  8

HIGHLY rated midfielder with the ability to play perfect balls through
the best of defences  or  score  goals  himself.  Began  his career at
Southampton in 1984 and stayed  for  four  seasons  until moving on to
Norwich and then to Chelsea.  More  of  an attacking midfielder rather
than the defensive type.

P.Anderson   21  MD 117 5  7  7  7  6  7  8 20  6  8  7  7  7  6  6  7

HIGHLY  rated  young  defender   who   starred  in  Sweden's  European
Championships side and at 21  looks  set  for a great career. Recently
signed by Man City from Malmo  for  ú800,000 and looks to have settled
in comfortably so a move to  another  Premier  League club seems to be
out of the question at the moment.

I.Holloway   29  M  98  5  6  7  9  7  5  6 20  6  6  6  6  4  4  7  5

RESERVE player at Q.P.R. who is failing to break into the current side
and is being kept out by  veteran  Wilkins. Never really quite made it
in the top flight after  spells  with  lower clubs Brentford, Torquay,
Wimbledon and two spells with Bristol  Rovers. A busy player, he could
still do a job for a Premier League side and could be a good buy.

T.Agana      29  A      6  5  5  6  4  6  5 20  5  2  7  7  2  4  4  3

WAS set to make an impact in the big time after teaming up effectively
with Brian Deane at Sheffield Utd as they marched into the top flight.
But how their careers have changed  since  then as Agana is struggling
to get a regular first team place  at Notts County and has been placed
on the transfer list. Obviously, he  would  love to have another crack
at the highest level but maybe his chance has now gone.

J.Cross      19 MA      5  3  6  4  5  1  5 20  6  2  7  9  2  7  4  9

SCORED twice against Torquay recently and is slowly being brought into
the game at Wrexham. Is still trying  to adjust to League football and
he will take time  to  mature  into  a  decent  player. However, he is
showing potential and has the ability  to  play  at a higher level but
most definitely in the future and not at this stage of his career.

D.Latorre    21 MA      8  6  8  6  8  7  8 20 10  3  7  7  2  6  7  8

IN the process of signing for  Fiorentina  after deciding to leave his
native Argentina. Has starred for Boca Juniors  but he has ruled out a
move to Britain  recently  and  is  destined  for  a  career in Italy.
Fiorentina are likely to loan him out to another Italian club.

S.Wright     21  D      4  6  7  7  6  5  6 20  6  7  8  8  7  8  7  7

CLASSY young full back who  has  fought  his way into Aberdeen's first
team and become a real candidate for  a place in the Scotland national
side. Quick and a firm tackler, Wright is set for a long international
career and is part of the ever-improving young Dons side at Pittodrie.
Rated in the ú1.5 million bracket but is probably not for sale.

P.Ince       24  M 118  6  6  7  8  7  6  8 20  6  8  7  6  6  9  9  7

Hot-headed midfielder who is  constantly  in  trouble with referees. A
superb tackler and natural athelete whose game is let down by an acute
lack of goals-only six in  three  full  seasons for United. Has broken
into the England side after some stirring midfield displays.

K.Campbell   22  A 115  8  7  6  8  6  4  7 20  6  4  8 10  5  6  7 10

BIG, bustling attacker whose  main  attributes  are his pace, strength
and raw aggression. Was a  big  hit  in  the Arsenal reserve and youth
sides-slamming in numerous goals and, after loan spells with Leicester
and Leyton Orient where  again  he  found  the  net  regularly, he was
grafted into the first  team  by  George  Graham.  Has a suspect first
touch but has done quite  well  for  the  Gunners  and is being talked
about as a possible England candidate.

D.Yorke      21 MA 111  7  6  7  6  6  6  7 20  7  4  8  7  4  6  7  8

PACEY Trinidad and Tobago  international  who  can operate either down
the flanks or straight down the  centre  of the attack. Has tricks and
skills in abundance and  often  tempts  defenders into committing rash
challenges which wins  him  quite  a  few  penalties.  Direct although
probably has not got  the  best  goals  per  shots  ratio. Signed from
St.Clair's in his native country.

J.Joachim    18 MA      6  4  7  7  6  2  6 20  7  3 10  7  2  7  6  9

FLYING Leicester winger who  has  burst  onto  the scene in precocious
fashion this season. Is said to  be  one of the fastest players around
and has also managed to find the net quite frequently despite his lack
of experience. Son of a  Brazilian,  Joachim  has  that touch of Samba
magic about his play, and could  go  right  to the top. Is now showing
real potential when given a free role in attack.

T.A.Dahlum   25  A 105  7  6  4  6  4  7  4 20  6  3  7  6  2  7  6 10

NORWEGIAN international striker who has  shown some pace and finishing
abilities both for the national side  and at club level for Rosenborg.
After helping them to a win  in  the  Norwegian Cup Final, he was made
available for trial and several clubs  showed interest in snapping him
up. A ú500,000+ bid might clinch a permanent deal.

I.Durrant    26  M      6  6  9  8  9  7  8 20  9  4  7  7  6  7  7  9

CLASSY Rangers  midfielder  who  has  recovered  well  from  a career-
threatening injury and playing only 12  games in three seasons between
1988 and 1991.  Now  back  in  the  Scotland  international  frame and
starring in the Gers' midfield with  his passing ability and excellent
vision. Rated at over ú2 million by his club who want to keep him.

T.Boyd       27 MD      5  6  7  7  6  8  6 20  6  7  7  8  7  8  8  7

STARTED his career with  Motherwell  in  Scotland  where he managed to
break into the  Scottish  national  side  at  full  back.  He moved to
Chelsea after The Blues  beat  off  a  lot  of  competition from other
clubs, including Notts Forest,  for  his  signature. But, following an
unhappy short stay in England, he  moved  back to Scotland with Celtic
where he has appeared both in midfield and defence.

T.Brolin     23 MA      8  6  8 10  8  8  8 20  8  3  8  8  3  9  7  8

SUPER Swede who is really doing the business for Italian side Parma in
Serie A. The cheeky  forward  started  his  career  with GIF Sundsvall
before moving on to IFK  Gothenburg  where  he  belted  in a debut hat
trick followed by four goals in  his  next five matches. He also found
the net twice on his Swedish  debut  against Wales and claimed another
brace against Finland to  further  enhance  his  growing reputation. A
well taken goal against Brazil in the World Cup helped earn him a move
to Parma and the Italian side made Europe for the first time after his
debut season.

S.Effenberg  24  M      7  7  8  8  7  7  7 20  7  5  6  7  7  6  7  7

GERMAN international  now  starring  for  Fiorentina  in  the  Italian
League. Made his international debut as  a substitute against Wales in
1991 in Cardiff after bagging nine goals that season for German giants
Bayern Munich. Is something of a  free  kick  expert but has failed to
impress the critical Italian press and could already be on his way out
of the club, it is rumoured.

B.Laudrup    23 MA      8  6  9  7  8  7  9 20 10  3  8  7  3  6  7  8

YOUNGER brother of Barcelona's gifted  Dane  Michael Laudrup, Brian is
proving to be every bit as good  as his brother. He usually plays just
behind the strikers and he managed to notch five goals in his first 22
games for his country. Bayern Munich  signed him from Bayern Uerdingen
only for Italian side Fiorentina to  snap  him up thus allowing him to
grace the best league  in  the  world.  He  has  exceptional skill and
balance and, after agreeing to play  again for his country, he starred
for Denmark in their 1992 European Championship triumph.

B.Barnes     30 MA      6  4  6  5  5  7  6 20  6  2  6  6  2  5  3  6

MUCH-travelled striker who has spent much of his career playing in the
lower divisions. Despite this fact, he  does possess some silky skills
and, in his younger days, also a fair bit of pace. After beginning his
career with West  Ham,  he  had  spells  with  Aldershot,  Swindon and
Bournemouth before showing he  still  had  some  worth  left in him at
Northampton. Now with Peterborough, Barnes now  looks as though he has
had his best playing days, to be honest.

A.McCoist    30  A     10  7  6  8  6  8  8 20  6  3  7  8  3  9  8 10

THE golden boot holder who is threatening to retain the award in 1993.
Has been criticized for scoring  goals  in  a poor Scottish league but
Rangers blasted that myth when  they  powered into the European League
past English Champions Leeds, in  real-life. Scores goals consistently
and forms a lethal partnership with Mark Hateley at Ibrox.

O.Salenko    25  A      7  6  6  7  6  4  6 20  7  3  7  7  3  7  6  6

C.I.S. international hit man who will  not  be  able to appear in this
country until he wins more  caps  because of work permit restrictions.
Is starring for Dinamo Kiev  at  present,  following  up his less than
prolific strike rate of four goals  in  21 appearances in 1990/91. Has
promise and is being talked about as an ú800,000-rated player.

M.Wright     29  D 112  4 10  4  7  7 10  7 20  5  7  6  7  9  7  5  5

COMMANDING centre back who is perhaps  best known for steering England
past the opening round of  the  1990  World  Cup  Finals with a headed
winner against Egypt. Started his career with Oxford before enjoying a
long spell at Southampton. Moved to Derby in the 1987/88 season before
joining Liverpool for a fee of ú2.2  million to team up again with ex-
Rams hit man Dean Saunders. But both have had unhappy times at Anfield
with  Saunders  already  departed  and  Wright  suffering  a  lack  of
confidence after a succession of shaky displays.

E.McGoldrick 27  U 114  6  5  8  8  8  5  7 20  6  7  7  9  6  8  5  8

UTILITY man who has been used in several positions already this season
including  on  the  wing  and  at  right  back  and  has  shown  great
capabilities in both areas. A useful  player  to  have in any side and
has been known to score vital  goals. Palace almost lost McGoldrick in
the summer to Nottingham Forest  but  managed  to hold him at Selhurst
Park with a new improved contract. Underestimated star for the Eagles.
M.Quinn      30  A 105  7  9  5  6  5  7  6 20  5  3  5  7  2  5  6 10

CONSISTENT target man  who  has  scored  regularly  for  all his clubs
Wigan, Stockport,  Oldham,  Portsmouth,  Newcastle  and  now  recently
teamed up with his namesake Niall at Manchester City. Superb header of
the ball although let down by an  obvious  lack of pace which may have
prevented him from becoming a bigger name in football.

A.Townsend   27  M 121  7  6  9  7  8  8  7 20  7  7  6  8  7  8  5  8

HIGHLY rated midfielder with the ability to play perfect balls through
the best of defences  or  score  goals  himself.  Began  his career at
Southampton in 1984 and stayed  for  four  seasons  until moving on to
Norwich and then to Chelsea.  More  of  an attacking midfielder rather
than the defensive type.

P.Anderson   21  MD 117 5  7  7  7  6  7  8 20  6  8  7  7  7  6  6  7

HIGHLY  rated  young  defender   who   starred  in  Sweden's  European
Championships side and at 21  looks  set  for a great career. Recently
signed by Man City from Malmo  for  ú800,000 and looks to have settled
in comfortably so a move to  another  Premier  League club seems to be
out of the question at the moment.

I.Holloway   29  M  98  5  6  7  9  7  5  6 20  6  6  6  6  4  4  7  5

RESERVE player at Q.P.R. who is failing to break into the current side
and is being kept out by  veteran  Wilkins. Never really quite made it
in the top flight after  spells  with  lower clubs Brentford, Torquay,
Wimbledon and two spells with Bristol  Rovers. A busy player, he could
still do a job for a Premier League side and could be a good buy.

J.Cross      19 MA      5  3  6  4  5  1  5 20  6  2  7  9  2  7  4  9

SCORED twice against Torquay recently and is slowly being brought into
the game at Wrexham. Is still trying  to adjust to League football and
he will take time  to  mature  into  a  decent  player. However, he is
showing potential and has the ability  to  play  at a higher level but
most definitely in the future and not at this stage of his career.

M.Vonk       24  D 109  4  8  5  8  4  6  4 20  5  8  5  9  8  7  7  6

COMMANDING centre back who was snapped  up by Manchester City from SVV
Dordrecht in Holland. Excellent in the air and a real rugged defender,
Vonk is also dangerous in  opposing  areas  at  set pieces. Scored one
goal in 29 appearances for  SVV  back  in  1990/91  in Holland and has
settled well for City despite being hit by a number of injuries.

T.Coyne      30  A      7  7  6  6  5  7  6 20  6  3  6  6  2  7  6  4

CELTIC striker who wants to quit Parkhead and possibly try his luck in
England after a spending  his  entire  career  in Scotland. Began with
Cowdenbeath in 1981 where his consisent  goalscoring earned him a move
to Dundee United where he was  much less impressive. Neighbours Dundee
rescued his career as he hammered  in  the goals alongside Hibs' Keith
Wright, 33 in one season, and he is now playing for Celtic and Eire.

D.Latorre    21 MA      8  6  8  6  8  7  8 20 10  3  7  7  2  6  7  8

IN the process of signing for  Fiorentina  after deciding to leave his
native Argentina. Has starred for Boca Juniors  but he has ruled out a
move to Britain  recently  and  is  destined  for  a  career in Italy.
Fiorentina are likely to loan him out to another Italian club.

S.McCarthy   25  A      6  7  5  5  3  5  6 20  4  2  5  6  2  5  6  7

BIG centre forward who  has  consistently  hit  the net throughout his
career. Swansea signed him from  non-league  Bridgend and he had three
quite productive seasons for the Swans before moving on to Plymouth in
1989. Now with Bradford, McCarthy is  enjoying one of the best seasons
of his career and bigger clubs are said to be monitoring his progress.

T.Buzaglo    27  A      6  4  4  3  3  1  3 20  3  1  5  5  1  3  2  1

HIT the headlines in dramatic fashion with a sensational hat-trick for
non-league Woking in their surprise win  at  West  Brom in the FA Cup.
But if ever Andy Warhol's  comment  that  everyone has five minutes of
fame was right  then  it  was  in  Buzaglo's  case!  A  broken leg has
seriously affected his form and  he  is  now  no  longer able to get a
place in the Woking line-up, I understand.

M.Kuhl       27  M      6  5  7  6  7  7  7 20  7  5  5  6  6  7  7  5

STARTED his career at Birmingham where he graduated from an apprentice
to the first team where he stayed  for five seasons before signing for
Sheffield United. An  unhappy  spell  at  Watford  followed  before he
joined Portsmouth where  he  was  eventually  made  captain. A classy,
composed central midfielder, Kuhl, was snapped up by Derby this season
but he has struggled to lift their flagging season.

L.Jones      19  A      7  5  6  6  5  3  5 20  6  3  8  7  2  6  5 10

TEENAGER who scored a vital equaliser  for Wrexham against West Ham in
last year's FA Cup competition.  Since  then,  Jones' career has taken
off as he continued to bang in the goals for the Welsh side and earned
a dream move to  Liverpool.  Unfortunately,  he  has  been left in the
reserves and seen several other  youngsters  overtake  him in the race
for a first team place. However,  he  has  just  been called up to the
first team squad in Premier Supremos so his confidence is sky-high.

G.Signori    24  A     10  6  7 10  7  7  8 20  8  3 10  8  3  8  8 10

NOW has the football world at his feet after toppling Marco van Basten
from the top scorer's position in Serie A. Has banged the goals in for
Paul  Gascoigne's  Lazio  with  frightening   regularity  and  he  has
rightfully earned a call-up for  the  Italian national side. Possesses
outstanding pace and stamina  and,  allied  with an unerring finishing
ability, 'Beppe' is set for soccer stardom.

H.Stoichkov  27  A     10  9  8  6  8  8  9 20  8  3  8  7  2  1  7  8

AFTER a wonderful season with CSKA Sofia in 1989/90 when he shared the
Golden Boot  award  with  Hugo  Sanchez,  the  temperamental Bulgarian
joined Sanchez's Real Madrid  side's  arch  rivals  Barcelona. After a
silly incident in which  he  allegedly  stamped  on  a referee's foot,
Stoichkov settled in to score in every  round of the 1991 European Cup
Winners Cup, including a  double  against  Juventus in the semi-final,
only to miss the  final  against  Man.United  through  injury. To make
things even more remarkable, Stoichkov was  banned for a whole year in
Bulgaria in 1985 and yet was still  second in the 1992 European Player
of the Year award which shows how quickly he has progressed.

Romario      27  A     10  8  9  6 10  8 10 20 10  3  8  7  2  1  7  4

TRULY brilliant PSV Eindhoven striker  who  has  plenty of critics who
say he is lazy, only works for  himself  and is a bad influence on his
team-mates. However, his record speaks  for itself-he is regularly top
scorer in Holland and this despite  not  yet playing a full season due
to injuries. His  average  of  around  one  goal  every  game in Dutch
football cannot be equalled in the  country's history and he possesses
superb skills and a deadly  right  foot.  Has  now fallen out with his
club and the 'Brazilian Maradona' is now destined for Italy.

D.Beckford   25  A 100  7  7  5  6  5  5  5 20  6  3  7  9  5  4  7  8

NORWICH hit-man signed from Port Vale despite competition from several
other clubs. Was a prolific scorer  with  Vale after leaving his first
club Manchester City after making only  seven starts for his home-town
side. Has not really  fitted  in  too  well with Norwich's footballing
style and  perhaps  would  be  more  suited  to  a  direct  side  like
Wimbledon. Will score goals in the right team.

T.Mooney     21  A      7  6  5  7  5  3  5 20  5  2  7  6  2  6  6 10

SCARBOROUGH striker  who  has  impressed  scouts  with  his  pace  and
strength as well as his ability  to  score goals. Served notice of his
ability with a number  of  goals  in  both  last  year and this year's
League Cup campaigns. Aston Villa  released  the  young Mooney but his
career is beginning to take off again with Boro in Division Three.

G.Kelly      24  G      0  0  0  6  5  3  7 20  6  5  6  7  0  7  7  7

BRISTOL ROVERS keeper who is  impressing  onlookers with some displays
of defiance against First  Division  attackers.  Since Malcolm Allison
took over at Twerton Park, his  career  is beginning to take off after
he had started his career with Hull.  A bid of ú750,000 would probably
tempt cash-strapped Rovers to  sell  but  Kelly  could  really do with
another year at least learning his trade outside the top flight.

G.Creaney    22  A      7  8  6  7  5  5  7 20  6  3  7  7  3  6  7  7

PROMISING central striker who has  burst  onto the Scottish scene with
Celtic. Scores goals regularly and is equally  adept in the air and on
the ground. Is now  involved  with  the  Scottish  national team after
starring for the Under-21 side on numerous occasions. Should go far in
the game but may need  to  move  South  to  really  prove himself as a
quality player.

M.Paatelainen 26  A     7  7  6  7  6  7  7 20  5  3  6  7  3  7  7  8

FINNISH international forward who was signed  by Dundee United in 1987
from Valkeakosken Haka. The bulky  six-footer  really  made a name for
himself at Tannadice  before  a  surprise  move  took  him  to Premier
Division rivals Aberdeen. Has really  started  to  hammer in the goals
for the Dons and  is  making  people  sit  up  and  take notice of his
ability  in  front  of  goal.  Scored  five  goals  in  his  first  27
appearances for Finland.

R.Rosario    26  A  95  6  9  5  6  4  6  5 20  5  3  4  6  7  3  9  8

TALL target man who started his career with Norwich in 1983. He hit 18
goals for the Canaries in  eight  seasons  but  still earned a move to
fellow top flight side Coventry in the 1990/91 season. Had only scored
four goals for the Sky Blues  before this season and usually struggles
to hit the target. But he is improving  and is starting to mature as a
player so the goals are bound to start coming.

P.Simpson    26 MA      7  4  7  7  7  6  6 20  7  3  8  7  3  6  6  4

CURRENTLY out of favour at Derby, which really is something of a
surprise because Simpson is a super little player whose scoring
record is first class for a winger. Started his career as one of
Manchester City's promising kids for the  80s but, despite being a bit
of a crowd favourite at Maine Road, he went to Oxford where his superb
form attracted interest from Spurs.  Instead he joined Derby and he
finished up with nine goals from last year's campaign. Would almost
certainly like another move and he is good enough for a crack at the
Premier League.

K.Symons     21  D      3  7  5  7  4  7  8 20  5  7  6  8  8  7  8  8

WELSH international centre back who caught the public eye by starring
in the 1992 FA Cup Semi-Final and Semi-Final Replay against
Liverpool. Committed to Portsmouth despite several clubs monitoring
his progress and Pompey will not want to sell so soon after losing
Andy Awford. In fact, the impressive stopper has just signed a new
contract with Portsmouth.

K.Charlery   28  A      7  7  6  6  5  4  6 20  6  3  7  7  3  7  6  6

DRIFTED around the non-league circuit for most of his career but now
Charlery is starting to show that he  really is good enough to play in
the higher echelons of the Football League. He played for Fisher
Athletic, Basildon and Beckton  before joining Maidstone and entering
the Football League with them. A move to Peterborough followed and he
has since been snapped up by Watford, despite the attentions of some
Premier League clubs. Has pace and finishing power.

M.Newell     27  A 111  8  8  6  6  5  7  7 20  5  3  6  8  5  5  7  8

UNDER-RATED Blackburn striker who has been living in the shadow of his
partner Alan Shearer since the ex-Saint signed for ú3.6 million.
Started his career with Crewe before moving on to Wigan and then
getting a chance in the top flight with Luton. After impressing, in
particular in one game against Liverpool in the FA Cup, he earned a
move to the Reds' Merseyside neighbours  EVERTON. Rovers signed him up
after his form fizzled out after a superb start to his Goodison career
and he helped them to promotion last season.

A.Littlejohn 22  A 100  8  5  5  6  3  3  4 20  7  2 10  8  4  6  6  8

WAS a trainee at West Brom but he began his League career with Walsall
only to appear to  have blown his chances of a decent footballing
career when they handed him a free transfer. The plucky striker tried
his luck by asking Sheffield United for a trial and, when Dave Bassett
obliged, he showed he has got what it takes to play in the Premier
League. Has great pace and an eye for goal but is still a bit nieve.

M.Walters    31 MA 113  7  5  8  9  7  6  6 20  8  4  7  8  5  7  4  8

LIVERPOOL wide man who has struggled to win over the Anfield fans
since his big-money move from  Rangers.  Started with Aston Villa in
1981 and was a dazzling winger with a great career ahead of him. After
seven seasons, scoring 39 goals, with the Villains he joined Rangers
during the 1987/88 season where he  overcame a torrent of racial abuse
to establish himself as a quality player.  But things have not gone so
well since he moved back south again.

J.Aldridge   34  A      9  7  6  6  6  9  7 20  6  3  6  6  2  7  8  7

QUALITY goal-poacher with several clubs in  a career that has seen him
net goals for Newport, Oxford, Liverpool, Real Sociedad, Tranmere and
Eire. Perhaps sold too soon by Liverpool, the club he supported as a
kid, Aldridge returned to Merseyside with Tranmere where he has
continued to score freely in the lower divison. Rovers want at least
ú1 million for their ageing hit man.

M.Pembridge  22  M      6  6  9  7  7  6  7 20  8  5  7  7  4  8  6  8

MARK is a little Welsh terrier with great passing ability. He has
great ease on the ball which belies his young age and he was snapped
up by Arthur Cox's Derby when Luton were relegated from the First
Division despite interest from top flight clubs such as Spurs. He has
proved a little inconsistent with Derby, but their indifferent form is
partly to blame. A player with a lot of skill and flair that would fit
comfortably back in the true top flight of soccer, he grabs more than
his fair share of goals for a midfielder-including a hat-trick
recently against his former club Luton.

F.Johnston   21  D      5  6  6  6  6  2  6 20  6  7  8  7  7  7  6  6

TENACIOUS full back who has been touted as a future Scotland
international defender. Plays in the Premier Division for Falkirk but
his career has been put on hold due to a broken leg. Now coming back
to full fitness and is set to again attract the interest of the bigger
clubs in the country. May prefer a move down south but, as of yet, he
is not proven at the top level.

M.Lacatus   27  MA      8  5  7  6  8  8  7 20  8  2  8  6  2  1  3  6

ROMANIAN international who is known as having something of a playboy
status in his home country.  His attitude seems to have cost him a
great career in the game as he failed to really cut it in Italy with
Fiorentina, scoring only three goals in 15 starts in 1990/91. His
record at international level was eight goals in his first 48
appearances. Now at Real Oviedo in Spain, Lacatus is trying to rebuild
his reputation and earn another crack at the Italian league.

E.Ekoku      25  A      7  7  5  6  4  2  6 20  5  2  8  7  2  5  6 10

TALL but pacey front man with Bournemouth who is attracting the
attention of Premier League scouts with his speed and finishing power.
Signed from non-league Sutton United where he won many admirers, he
may only have scored three goals in 20 games in his first season in
the Football League but he is now showing that he is good enough to
play in the top flight.

A.Walker     27  A      7  6  6  7  6  7  7 20  6  2  6  7  2  6  5  9

FORMER Celtic hit-man who was curiously overlooked by the bigger clubs
and allowed to join Bolton when he was no longer wanted at Parkhead.
Started his career with Motherwell before going on to win one full
Scottish cap. Always likely to get amongst the goals and is perhaps a
bit too good for the Second Division. Worth over ú500,000.

C.Blackmore  27 MD 101  7  4  6  6  4  7  4 20  5  6  6  7  7  4  6  8

UTILITY man at Manchester United who can fulfill a variety of roles in
the side. Came up through the  ranks  at  Old Trafford and appeared in
the 1991 European Cup Winners Cup  Final team, clearing a Laudrup shot
off the line in the last minute. Full Welsh international, for whom he
has appeared with some degree of success at sweeper, but struggling to
hold down a place in the United line-up.

P.V.d.Hauwe  32  D      4  7  6  6  5  8  6 20  6  7  5  6  8  6  7  3

OUT-of-favour Tottenham full back  who  has  been  displaced by Justin
Edinburgh in  the  Spurs  side.  Known  for  his  aggressive tackling,
'Psycho', as  the  Spurs  fans  call  him,  started  his  career  with
Birmingham back in 1978. He moved to Everton in 1984/85 and it was his
goal that won them the title  in  1987.  Is a full Welsh international
but is Belgium-born.

W.Barton     23 MD 117  6  7  7  8  6  6  8 20  7  8  7  9  7  5  5  8

HIGHLY-rated Wimbledon  star  who  can  play  either  in  midfield  or
defence. Started with Redbridge  Forest  before  signing for Maidstone
where he began to get noticed  by  the bigger clubs. Wimbledon snapped
him up for a bargain price and  now  he is an England B international.
Touted as a possible full  international,  Barton has been linked with
many big clubs  and  The  Dons  cannot  resist  attempts  to  sign him
forever.

G.Speed      23 MD 120  7  8  7  8  7  6  6 20  7  7  7 10  5  6  7  9

WELSH international who has come through  the  ranks at Elland Road to
become a regular in the  Leeds  line-up.  Good  in the air and equally
effective at either full back, midfield, on the wing or even at centre
half. Speed scores more than his  fair  share  of goals as well and is
invaluable to the Yorkshiremen. A real  star  of the future, he is set
to play a big  part  in  Wales'  international  campaigns for years to
come.

A.Rae        23 MA      7  6  7  7  6  3  6 20  6  3  7  6  3  5  6  6

WAS linked with a move to Everton  a  year  or so ago but his form has
dipped since and he  has  struggled  to  win  a  regular  place in the
Millwall line-up. Started with Falkirk  back  in the 1987/88 season at
the tender age of 18 only to  join Millwall in 1990/91 where he scored
ten  times  in  his  first  season.  Last  year,  he  hit  13  in  all
competitions  for  The  Lions  but  the  Scottish  Under-21  star  has
struggled to reproduce that sort of form this season.

A.Preston    24 MD      4  6  6  7  6  5  6 20  6  7  6  6  7  6  6  6

HEARTS defender who is only just  starting  to  get his career off the
ground. Began in 1985 with Dundee United at  the age of 17 but did not
make an appearance until  1987/88  and  was  never  a  regular for the
Tannadice Park club. Appeared only twice last season for United before
signing for Hearts this season. Can also play in midfield.

C.Cooper     25  D      4  7  6  7  6  4  7 20  6  8  7  7  7  7  7  7

CONVERTED to a centre half by  MILLWALL  boss Mick McCarthy and is now
being talked about as a top  Premier League player. Started his career
with Middlesbrough in 1984/85 as a  full back before joining The Lions
in 1991. England Under-21 international who has shown great positional
sense since switching into the middle  of defence. Rated at ú1 million
plus and it would probably take nearer ú1.5 million to get him.

M.Draper     22 MA      6  4  7  8  7  6  7 20  7  5  7  7  5  7  7  6

NOTTS COUNTY starlet who scored  only  twice  last  season as his side
crashed out of the  then  First  Division.  Now  County are struggling
again and it seems likely that the talented midfield man will now move
on to a  better  club.  Dynamic  and  technically  gifted,  Draper has
appeared for the England Under-21  side  and  is widely admired in the
game. ú1 million would obtain his services.

M.Robson     23 MA      7  5  7  6  6  3  6 20  6  4  7  7  4  7  6  8

WIDE-MAN bought by West Ham  in  time  for  the 1992/93 season after a
series of loan deals interrupted his  career.  Began with Exeter at 17
and earned a dream move to Tottenham  but  he never fitted in at White
Hart Lane, playing only eight times  for  the first team, and, after a
number of loan moves to lower  division  clubs, The Hammers bought him
permanently and he is starting to shine  and score goals from his wing
position.

B.Boli       26  D      4  9  6  7  4  8  8 20  5  9  7  8  9  5  7  6

HOT-headed central defender who is currently starring for Marseille in
the  French  League.  A  full  French  international,  Boli  is  known
throughout Britain for his infamous head-butt  on Stuart Pearce in the
1992 European Championships. Brilliant in the air and tenacious in the
tackle, Boli has expressed a desire to move to England-preferably with
Manchester United but he would not be a popular player over here.

P.Ndlovu     19 MA 111  7  4  7  7  7  5  8 20  9  3  9  5  3  6  6  9

ZIMBABWEAN international whizz-kid who has created something of a stir
in the Premier League. Scored two  goals in nine full appearances last
season and has shown great pace  and  technique. Has bags of potential
while his brother, Adam, is also at trial at Highfield Road.

L.Hurst      21 MD  110 6  4  7  7  7  5  6 20  7  6  7 10  8  5  6  3

LEE began his career  as  a  trainee  with  COVENTRY  and  has come up
through the ranks,  now  commanding  a  regular  team  place  in Bobby
Gould's side. A player that  is  comfortable  in  midfield with a good
passing ability, but perhaps  lacks  the  tenacity  and reliability to
really hit it big. Can play full back or centre half when required but
is definately more adept in a creative role.

G.Thomas     28 M

GEOFF is a battling  midfielder  who  started  his  career at Rochdale
before moving to the  Crewe  academy  under  Dario  Gradi, where after
knocking in 9 goals in the 86/87 season Crystal Palace snapped him up.
Now the team captain, who has been  in  the England set-up, but with a
lack of confidence in himself and within the club he has fallen out of
the reckoning. Starting to show  his  old  form,  that earned him a ú3
million price tag, Geoff is a tenacious tackler with a point to prove.

T.Wilson     24 MD  98  5  7  7  6  7  5  4 20  6  5  7  6  6  5  2  4

MORE of a bit part player in  the  Nottingham Forest story, Terry is a
player who has appeared for  short  periods  of  the season when there
have been inuries. Has never  really  held  down  a spot in the Forest
line-up but that does not make him  a  bad player. Is adept at playing
in either midfield or full back he would be a valuable squad player to
anyones side. A neat passer, as  with  all Forest players that perhaps
lacks the attitude for Brian Clough's liking.

T.Berthold   29 MD 113  4  7  7  6  6  7  7 20  7  9  6  7  9  3  7  6

GERMAN international famed for being the man who made Paul Gascoigne a
millionaire and household name in Britain. It was his over-reaction to
Gazza's tackle during Italia 90  that  led  to  the Geordie star being
booked and crying in full view of  the TV cameras. Has fallen out with
Bayern Munich and is desperate for a  move  with Bayern so keen to get
rid of him that they have agreed to let him go on a free transfer. His
wages and personal terms are, however, sky-high and he would prefer to
stay in Germany if possible.

G.Stevens    29  D      4  6  7  7  6  9  7 20  7  8  7  7  7  7  7  9

FORMER England right  back  who  has  fallen  from  favour with Graham
Taylor after struggling to  reproduce  his  club form at international
level. Comfortable in  possession  and  a  solid  tackler, Stevens has
suffered from  some  unfair  criticism  following  a  couple  of  poor
displays for his country.  Was  a  key  member of Everton's successful
team of the 1980s but moved  north  of  the border where he has helped
Rangers sweep the board in Scotland and progress in Europe.

E.Cantona  26  A 116  7  8  7  8  9  8  9 20  9  4  6 10  3  5  5  8

BRILLIANT French international  striker  snapped  up  from  Nimes in a
master stroke by Leeds  manager  Howard  Wilkinson. His innovative and
expressive forward play boosted Leeds'  title  challenge and he became
an instant hit with the Elland  Road  faithful. Has got a big question
mark over his attitude though  which  earned  him the nickname 'Enfant
Terrible' in France. Formerly with  Marseille,  he is prolific for the
French national side.

S.Bull       27  A     8  7  5  8  6  7  9  20 6  4  6  8  4  7  9  8

BIG favourite with Wolves, the club  he  has  stuck with and now moves
into his seventh successive  season  with.  The  forceful forward is a
reliable player, usually scoring at least 20 goals a season but he has
struggled to find the target this term. His unwillingness to move to a
bigger club may have destroyed his international career and he may not
get another chance to try his luck  at the top level. Signed from West
Brom for a nominal fee, he is now worth closer to ú2 million.

B.Guentchev  28  A      7  6  7  7  7  6  7 20  7  3  7  7  2  6  6  8

SPORTING LISBON striker who is available to play in England should the
chance arise. The Bulgarian international has a great touch and should
score goals with any company. Like  many continentals, he may be prone
to over-reaction under some stiff English tackling but he is a quality
performer whose skills  would  not  be  lost  in  the  Premier League.
Bontcho, who has a brother called  Gencho  whom he played with at Etar
Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria, scored  15  goals  in  27 games during his
final season in his home country.

D.Maddix     25  D 104  4  7  5  6  5  6  7 20  4  7  6  9  6  7  5  8

DANNY was on the books of  Tottenham  before  he moved to Queen's Park
Rangers, briefly appearing for Southend during a loan spell. Tottenham
obviously did not see the  defensive  qualities  of Maddix and Rangers
bought him four seasons ago,  gently  easing  him  into the first team
squad. Last season, he was used 19 times but has failed to really make
his mark in the side. At  only  25,  he  is a real prospect and should
soon get the breaks that he has waited for.

A.Payton     26  A      7  6  6  6  5  5  6 20  6  3  7  7  3  7  4  6

REALLY made bigger clubs sit up and  take notice of his abilities when
he started belting in the goals  for  Hull  City, his first club. When
they dropped out of  the  then  Second  Division  it  was obvious that
Payton would soon be on his  way-scoring  25  goals in 43 games in his
final, full season at  Boothferry  Park.  Middlesbrough snapped him up
despite competition from Man.City and  Celtic  but  he was soon on his
way to Parkhead in a  dream  move  when  Lennie  Lawrence moved in for
Chris Morris and Derek Whyte.  Has  not  really  hit it off under Liam
Brady in Scotland and he has a lot of competition for a regular place.

D.Shearer    30  A      8  8  5  7  4  6  7 20  6  2  6  7  3  7  7  9

ABERDEEN marksman who has proved himself  to be a first class finisher
in Scotland after an unhappy  spell  at  Blackburn. Started his career
with Inverness Clach before moving south to join Chelsea. He made only
two appearances for The Blues, though  he  scored once, and he went on
to Huddersfield where he became a  feared forward-scoring on average a
goal every other game in 42  games  in his best season. Joined Swindon
in 1988/89 and his sharp-shooting persuaded Kenny Dalglish to sign him
last season. But he was never  given  a fair chance with Blackburn and
he was soon on his way back home to Scotland with The Dons.

J.Burnham    19  MD     3  6  6  6  4  1  5 20  5  5  4  6  5  5  4  5

NORTHAMPTON youngster  snapped  up  as  a  schoolboy  and  now gaining
valuable experience  in  Division  Three.  Notched  four  goals  in 36
appearances last season for  The  Cobblers  and  he  has again figured
prominently  this  term  without  being  particularly  impressive.  Is
considered to be one of  struggling  Town's  most valued assets but he
has a lot of work to do if he is to make the top grade.

B.Boli       26  D      4  9  6  7  4  8  8 20  5  9  7  8  9  5  7  6

HOT-headed central defender who is currently starring for Marseille in
the  French  League.  A  full  French  international,  Boli  is  known
throughout Britain for his infamous head-butt  on Stuart Pearce in the
1992 European Championships. Brilliant in the air and tenacious in the
tackle, Boli has expressed a desire to move to England-preferably with
Manchester United but he would not be a popular player over here.

J.Collins    25  M      6  4  8  7  8  7  7 20  8  4  6  7  4  7  6  6

CELTIC playmaker,  who  alongside  Paul  McStay,  forms  a  formidable
midfield line-up for The Bhoys. A quality passer who is very good when
in possession of the ball, Collins made his name at Hibernian where he
was tipped as one  of  the  hottest  properties  in the Scottish game.
Despite interest from  Liverpool,  Spurs,  Man.United  and  a  host of
foreign clubs he opted to join Celtic for ú1 million. After scoring on
his international debut against Saudi Arabia, he has found chances few
and far between for the national side  but he remains a good performer
in the Premier Division.

R.Koeman     28 MD      7  6  7  8  7 10  9 20  7 10  6  8  9  6  9  8

BARCELONA captain who won the  Spanish  side  the European Cup for the
first time in 1992 with  a  typically  thunderous free kick shot which
defeated Sampdoria. Came to  prominence  when  starring for Holland in
the 1988 European Championship winning  side  as a sweeper although he
can also appear in midfield. A  dead-ball expert with a ferocious shot
on him, the Koeman left foot  is  feared by goalkeepers throughout the
world. Inspirational player who is still not past his best.

P.Gascoigne  25  M      7  5  10 7  10 9  10 20 10 5  6  7  6  8  8  9

PROBABLY the best British player in  the  game and definitely the most
talked-about.  Gascoigne's  strengths  are   his  superb  ball-skills,
supreme confidence and  a  lively  outlook  to  the  game. His passing
ability is also superb and he  would  get  into any team in the world.
Moved from Newcastle to  Tottenham  for  a  British  record fee before
going to Lazio, eventually, after  recovering  from  a bad knee injury
sustained in the 1991 FA Cup Final against Notts Forest.

D.Shearer    30  A      8  8  5  7  4  6  7 20  6  2  6  7  3  7  7  9

ABERDEEN marksman who has proved himself  to be a first class finisher
in Scotland after an unhappy  spell  at  Blackburn. Started his career
with Inverness Clach before moving south to join Chelsea. He made only
two appearances for The Blues, though  he  scored once, and he went on
to Huddersfield where he became a  feared forward-scoring on average a
goal every other game in 42  games  in his best season. Joined Swindon
in 1988/89 and his sharp-shooting persuaded Kenny Dalglish to sign him
last season. But he was never  given  a fair chance with Blackburn and
he was soon on his way back home to Scotland with The Dons.

D.Wassall     24  D     4  7  6  8  3  5  7 20  5  7 10  8  8  5  7  5

LIGHTNING quick centre half who left Notts Forest despite being touted
by Brian Clough as the replacement  for  Des Walker. Instead he joined
Derby where  he  has  struggled  to  shine  in  an  inconsistent side.
Competent without being outstanding  and  could  do  a  job in the top
flight. Rated at over ú2 million by  The  Rams after a lot of clubs in
Premier Supremos have expressed an interest in his talents.

M.Pembridge  22  M      6  6  9  7  7  6  7 20  8  5  7  7  4  8  6  8

MARK is a little  Welsh  terrier  with  great  passing ability. He has
great ease on the ball which belies  his  young age and he was snapped
up by Arthur Cox's  Derby  when  Luton  were  relegated from the First
Division despite interest from top flight  clubs such as Spurs. He has
proved a little inconsistent with Derby, but their indifferent form is
partly to blame. A player with a lot of skill and flair that would fit
comfortably back in the true top flight  of soccer, he grabs more than
his fair  share  of  goals  for  a  midfielder-including  a  hat-trick
recently against his former club Luton.

M.Gabbiadini 25  A      7  6  6  7  5  4  5 20  7  4  7  7  2  5  5 10

DERBY danger-man who joined  Arthur  Cox's  expensive  band of players
after a disasterous spell  at  Crystal  Palace. Gabbiadini started his
career with  York  and  was  never  really  that  prolific  at Bootham
Crescent but the presence of his former boss Denis Smith at Sunderland
helped him move to Roker Park in  1987. He became tagged 'Marco Goalo'
and was a real Roker favourite with the fans but when the club slipped
out of the First Division only  a  year after gaining promotion it was
clear he would soon be on  his  way.  Palace paid ú1.8 million for his
services but months later he  was  on  his  way  back  down to the new
Division One with The Rams, where he has been very inconsistent.

G.McAllister 28  M 119  7  7  8  8  8  8  9 20  7  6  6  7  6  7  7  8

QUALITY midfielder who scores a lot of goals from midfield-largely due
to his venomous  shooting  ability.  The  Scottish  international, who
appeared in the 1992 European  Championships,  started his career with
Motherwell  before  joining  Leicester  in  a  joint  deal  with  Ally
Mauchlen. After five consistent  seasons  with  City, scoring 47 goals
for The Foxes, he joined Leeds  despite interest from Celtic and Notts
Forest for his signature. Now Leeds'  captain  but  he has come in for
some stick from the club's  fans  recently despite playing an integral
part in their Championship success last season.

M.Stowell    27  G      0  0  0  7  6  5  7 20  6  7  6  7  0  6  7  6

GOALKEEPER who is much respected in  the  game. The Wolves' number one
is priceless to the Midlands outfit  and  only  a huge bid would tempt
them to sell. If he was at a bigger club, the 6ft 2ins keeper might be
able to force his way into  Graham  Taylor's England plans. Spent loan
spells at Chester,  York,  Man.City,  Port  Vale,  Wolves  and Preston
whilst at Everton but,  after  failing  to  make  a  single first team
appearance for The Toffeemen, who signed permanently for Wolves.

J.Sheridan   28  M 114  7  5  9  6  8  7  8 20  7  5  5  9  5  5  7 10

EIRE international midfielder who  started  his  career as a promising
youngster with Leeds  in  Division  Two.  After  several  seasons with
United he joined Notts Forest only  never  to appear in the first team
and move swiftly on to  Sheffield  Wednesday  months later. Scored the
winner in the 1991 Rumbelows Cup Final  against Man.United and he is a
talented playmaker when not affected by injury.

W.Barton     23 MD 117  6  7  7  8  6  6  8 20  7  8  7  9  7  5  5  8

HIGHLY-rated Wimbledon  star  who  can  play  either  in  midfield  or
defence. Started with Redbridge  Forest  before  signing for Maidstone
where he began to get noticed  by  the bigger clubs. Wimbledon snapped
him up for a bargain price and  now  he is an England B international.
Touted as a possible full  international,  Barton has been linked with
many big clubs  and  The  Dons  cannot  resist  attempts  to  sign him
forever.

J.Scales     25  D 110  5  8  6  7  6  5  9 20  6  9  7  8  4  6  4  8

WOULD surely be in the England squad  if  he was starring for a bigger
club than Wimbledon and  he  finds  himself  in  a similar position to
Barton. Leeds, Everton and Liverpool  all  fancy the defensive talents
of Scales and he is  valued  at  over  ú2 million. Signed from Bristol
Rovers, Scales is superb in the air and tidy on the ground but he must
add consistency to his game if he is to reach the highest level.

R.Rosenthal  29  A 110  7  6  6  8  5  5  6 20  7  5  8  7  4  7  5  7

ISRAELI international striker who hit  seven  goals in his first eight
games for Liverpool whilst  on  loan  at  Anfield.  Had trials at both
Hibernian and Luton after falling  out  with Standard Liege in Belgium
but Liverpool were alerted of his  ability  and they followed up their
loan deal with an offer of around ú1 million which was accepted. A bit
hit and miss and is  prone  to  theatrical  stunts in opposing penalty
areas but he can be effective.

S.Collymore  22  A      7  6  6  7  5  3  6 20  6  3  8  7  2  7  6  8

WIRY striker who is  causing  something  of  a  stir down at Southend.
Roots Hall is warming to a  new  hero after the pacey marksman settled
in extremely quickly in the First Division  and he is really doing the
business in front of goal.  Crystal  Palace signed him from non-league
Stafford Rangers but surely they let  him  go prematurely as he is now
rated in the ú1750,000 class by The Shrimpers.

G.Watts      19  A      6  6  6  5  5  1  5 20  6  2  7  7  2  7  5  6

CRYSTAL Palace youngster who is knocking on  the door for a first team
place after some impressive displays with the Youth and Reserve sides.
Despite being quite a big man at six  feet tall, local lad Watts has a
nice touch and a fair bit of pace and he is a lively player to have in
your attack. May, however, have to move down a division like Collymore
before he has a  real  impact  although  surely  this  will be on loan
rather than a permanent move.

P.Kitson     21 MA      7  6  7  7  6  5  5 20  8  3  9  7  3  7  5  9

THE ex-LECEISTER winger  has  made  a  massive  impact  for DERBY this
season with his  ability  to  raid  the  flanks  terrorising the First
division's full backs. Has  played  either  on  the  wing  or down the
middle and has been  capped  at  under-21  level.  A  youngster with a
promising future if Derby start to  get  their act together at home as
well as away.

M.Pembridge  22  M      6  6  9  7  7  6  7 20  8  5  7  7  4  8  6  8

MARK is a little  Welsh  terrier  with  great  passing ability. He has
great ease on the ball which belies  his  young age and he was snapped
up by Arthur Cox's  Derby  when  Luton  were  relegated from the First
Division despite interest from top flight  clubs such as Spurs. He has
proved a little inconsistent with Derby, but their indifferent form is
partly to blame. A player with a lot of skill and flair that would fit
comfortably back in the true top flight  of soccer, he grabs more than
his fair  share  of  goals  for  a  midfielder-including  a  hat-trick
recently against his former club Luton.

P.Suckling   27  G      0  0  0  7  6  8  4 20  5  4  7  7  0  7  4  7

 EX-ENGLAND youth and under-21  keeper  whose  career  has  so far not
lived up to what it promised in his younger years. Began with Coventry
City at the age 17 making  three  first team appearances before moving
on to Manchester City in the  1986-87  season where he only figured in
the starting line-up for one  season.  Crystal Palace then snapped him
up but after a  few  seasons  Steve  Coppell  replaced  him with Nigel
Martyn and he never regained his place. After a few loan spells he was
eventually sold to Watford.  May  struggle  if  he  returns to the top
flight.

T.Johnson    21 MA      7  4  7  7  6  5  6 20  7  4  7  7  3  5  5  5

FORMER Notts County trainee  who  has  appeared  several times for the
England Under-21 side. The  ginger-haired  winger  managed to shine in
County's team that was relegated last season, despite not being at all
effective in front of  goal,  and  it  was  clear  that his future was
destined to be at a bigger club. Derby snapped him up for a fee in the
region of ú1.5 million  but  he  has  been  a  bit hit-and-miss at The
Baseball Ground as The Rams struggle to find any consistency.

K.Keller     23  G      0  0  0  7  8  6  8 20  7  7  7  7  0  8  7 10

KASEY is a giant American  goalie  that  Millwall managed to get their
hands on before he was really noticed  by  the big boys in the Premier
League, and now that he has, The  Lions will find it difficult to hang
onto their international  shot-stopper.  Has  attracted  many admirers
with his consistent diplays, and has  been  tipped for the top, should
play in the 1994 World Cup for his native country.

F.Strandli   21  A      7  8  5  6  5  6  6 20  6  2  6  7  2  7  6  7

NORWEGIAN striker who has appeared in  both his country's Under-21 and
full squads. A big, bustling target  man,  Strandli played in the same
IK Start side as Tore Andre Dahlum,  who  is on trial in this country,
but he could not match  Dahlum's  record  of  20  goals in 19 games in
1990/91, as he failed to net  a  single  goal in 17 appearances. Would
welcome a move to Britain and  a  bid  of ú500,000+ should tempt IK to
sell their promising starlet.

N.Murray     19  M      5  3  7  7  7  1  6 20  7  6  6  7  6  7  6  6

RANGERS kid who was called into action  for the big European Cup clash
with Marseille in real-life and  he  did not disappoint manager Walter
Smith. An assured passer of the ball,  Murray gave a mature display of
his talents but it still  remains  extremely  hard  for  him to earn a
first team place at Ibrox.  Failed  to  appear in the Premier Division
last season and is having to be content with a place in the reserves.

J.Sheridan   28  M 114  7  5  9  6  8  7  8 20  7  5  5  9  5  5  7 10

EIRE international midfielder who  started  his  career as a promising
youngster with Leeds  in  Division  Two.  After  several  seasons with
United he joined Notts Forest only  never  to appear in the first team
and move swiftly on to  Sheffield  Wednesday  months later. Scored the
winner in the 1991 Rumbelows Cup Final  against Man.United and he is a
talented playmaker when not affected by injury.

R.Earle      28  MA

 BORN in Newcastle Robbie played  for  PORT  VALE for ten season after
moving from Stoke City  in  1981.  He  was  plucked  by Wimbledon last
season and played in a full part in their battle to stay up, appearing
in 40 league games and being named  as  plaer of the season scoring 16
goals in the process. Porbably  more  of a midfielder than out-and-out
striker now, he displays a  very  physical  presence but has some deft
touches with a very good  passing  ability  which has of course linked
him with some big money moves. With The  Dons now in a cash crisis and
Earles own admission that he wishes  to  leave (In Premier Supremos) a
large cash swoop could secure his signature.

P.Nevin     29 MA      6  3  7  7  7  8  8 20  7  3  7  7  2  7  6  8

SCOTTISH international wide  man  who  started  his  career with Clyde
before getting his big chance with  Chelsea in England. He starred for
the Londoners  during  his  five  seasons  at  Stamford  Bridge before
earning a ú900,000  switch  to  Everton.  He  fell  out  of  favour at
Goodison and was  happy  to  get  regular  football  with  Tranmere in
Division One. Nippy and skillfull, he is a little prone to injury.

C.Short     24  D      4  9  4  7  3  5  9 20  4  8  6  7  8  8  8  5

ú2.5 MILLION stopper who left Notts  County  in  a  bid to hit the big
time. Started his  career  with  Scarborough  before following manager
Neil Warnock to County and  winning  many  admirers as captain despite
the club being relegated from the  top flight. Strangely chose to join
Division One side Derby in preference to big-spending Blackburn and he
may be regretting the decision now as Derby struggle to find any form.

M.Van Basten 29  A    10 10  9  8  8 10 10 20  9  2  8  2  2  5  8  3

CURRENTLY recovering from  injury,  Van  Basten  is  the  world's best
striker and the current European  Footballer  of  The Year. He won the
award for the third  time  after  a  series of scintillating attacking
displays for both AC Milan and Holland. Is quick, strong and skillfull
and, allied with a  deadly  touch  in  front  of  goal, this makes the
former Ajax attacker and Dutch skipper a brilliant player.

J.Magilton   23  M      6  5  7  7  7  5  6 20  7  5  6  6  5  2  6  5

OXFORD midfield schemer who was  snapped  up from Liverpool's reserves
after he failed to make the  grade  at  Anfield. Belfast-born, he is a
full Northern Ireland international  and  has  managed  to  get on the
scoresheet for his country. A classy  performer  but this is spoilt by
his bad attitude which has marred his career so far.

R.Ullathorne 21 MD 103  6  5  7  7  5  3  3 20  7  6  7  7  5  5  7  8

YOUNG Norwich City midfielder  who  can  also  play  at full back. The
former Canaries trainee was born in  Wakefield  but he is beginning to
make a name for himself in  East  Anglia. Busy and quite effective, he
has not held down a regular  place  in  the City side but has appeared
on several occasions during the past two seasons.

A.Knight    31  G      0  0  0  8  6  7  5 20  7  4  7  8  0  7  7  8

LONG serving number one  keeper  at  Pompey  that  has spent his whole
career at the club. Joined The Chimes back in 1977 at the age of 16 as
an apprentice and has been number  one  choice  for the last 12 years.
The ex-England youth and  under-21  keeper  has  never  really had the
chance to shine in the top flight  after  the side failed to remain in
the, then first division for more than a season. That elusive big move
to a top club never materialised and he looks set to finish his career
at Fratton Park where he is a big favourite.

W.Neill      30  D     4  6  8  6  3  7  5 20  6  8  5  7  6  6  9  5

RELIABLE defender who has been ever present for what will be his fifth
season with the club since his  move  from  Q.P.R. back in 1988. Never
really fully established himself as a first team regular at the London
Club and moved South after  agreeing  terms  with Alan Ball. Has never
scored a goal for the club  in  over  150 appearances but continues to
put in solid performances securing his position in the side.

G.Maguire    25  MD    4  7  6  7  4  5  4 20  6  6  6  7  6  6  6 10

 GAVIN started his career  at  Q.P.R.  from  apprentice and eventually
made it into the first team in  the 86/87 season. He only made limited
appearences for the then First division  outfit and moved to Pompey in
the 88/89 season where he slotted  into  the side. Has not really been
able to hold a commanding place in the Portsmouth line up but is still
a useful squad player to have.

D.Powell     21  MA    7  8  7  7  6  1  1 20  7  7  9  6  8  7  6 10

YOUNGSTER who last season established himself  in the first team after
spending two seasons in the reserves. Scored six goals in 25 appearanc
es last season. The former  trainee  looks  set  for a good career but
this may not be with Pompey if  they  fail to make it into the Premier
League.

S.Doling     20   M    6  5  6  6  5  1  4 20  6  3  7  6  4  6  4  5

 ANOTHER youngster in the Pompey  side  that  has yet to break through
into the full team with  conviction.  Made only seven appearences last
term, although he did score  two  goals,  but  represents  a bit of an
unknown quantity. Has a good  shot  and  useful passing attributes but
only time will tell if he will be good enough to make the grade.

C.Burns      25  M     7  6  5  8  4  3  7 20  5  8  6  8  3  7  7 10

 ONE  minute  Chris  Burns   was   playing  football  with  non-league
Cheltenham Town the next he  was  at  Portsmouth's Fratton Park, where
last season he ended up second  best legue goalscorer, ahead of people
like Clarke and Anderton. He  is  more  of  a  midfield battler than a
cultered ballplayer but  is  very  good  at  what  he  does  and is an
integral part of the Pompey outfit.

S.Wigley     31  MA    4  4  7  6  7  7  5 20  7  3  6  7  4  8  6  7

 STEVE has been around a bit now and has a very good footballing brain
on his shoulders. Started his career at the City Ground with Nottigham
Forest before moving onto  Sheffield  United,  Birmingham City and now
Portsmouth. A good little player that  displays a nice passing ability
although his strike rate is not  what you would call prolific. Brought
up in the footballing ways he  is  a seasoned campaigner in the Pompey
squad.

C.Clarke     30   A    7  9  6  7  4  9  6 20  5  3  6  7  3  7  6  9

 A highly travlled striker who is a  real menace to any defence. Colin
forms the other half to a deadly  duo  of marksmen at Fratton Park and
is a full Northern Ireland International.  He has been with teams such
as Tranmere, Peterborough, Ipswich,  Southampton  and  Q.P.R. where he
has consistently banged in the goals, ariel power his obvious asset at
six foot. With well over 100 goals scored, Colin is a prolific striker
continuing his trade with Pompey.

P.Walsh      30  MA    7  6  7  7  7  6  6 20  8  2  8  7  2  6  3  5

 PAUL was part of  the  deal  which  saw  young  Darren Anderton leave
Portsmouth for Tottenham, and  although  not  very  prolific, Paul has
settled nicely into the Pompey  side.  A  classy performer who is very
tricky on the ball  and  displays  the  attributes associated with the
clubs he has played for.  He  can  list Charlton, Luton, Liverpool and
Spurs as his former clubs and has notched over 93 goals in his career.

S.Murray     22  MA    3  4  5  7  3  2  3 20  6  2  6  7  2  6  3  4

  A young striker who came up through the ranks at Tottenham but never
made an appearence  for  the  White  Hart  Lane  side, transferring to
Portsmouth in the 89/90 season. An England Youth player that played 25
matches and scored a goal in the  90/91  season but only made 2 starts
last year. He has a long way to go before breaking into the first team
and must improve his reliability.

M.Chamberlain31  MA    4  4  7  5  6  8  5 20  6  2  6  6  2  7  4  0

 MARK is a bit out in  the  cold  now  at  Pompey since the arrival of
Walsh and messrs Clarke  and  Whittingham  automatically in the squad.
Chamberlain has played for  England  Schools,  Under-21 and achieved 8
full caps in his heyday but  is  now  past his prime and will probably
end his career  at  Pompey.  Has  played  for  Port  Vale,  Stoke, and
Sheffield Weds. where his wing  skills  were much appreciated although
his strike rate was not very impressive.

L.Russell    23  D     3  7  5  7  3  2  5 20  5  6  6  7  3  6  4  0

 A player who has come up through the  ranks at Fratton Park but at 23
he is no longer a youth player and  has not broken into the full team.
Played 2 games for Pompey  at  nineteen  and progressively played more
each season but last term he was  used  only  7 times in a hard fought
campaign which might signal his departure  from  the club. Can play at
either full or centre back.

A.McLoughin  25  M     5  5  7  7  6  7  6 20  6  5  6  7  3  7  5  7

 BORN in Manchester, Alan was on the books of United for a short spell
but never got a  game  with  the  Reds.  He  has  had  two spells with
Swindon,  inbetween  them  going  to   Torquay   before  he  moved  to
Southampton for ú1 million, where he  became  one the biggest flops in
the clubs history, only  playing  a  handful  of  games  in one season
there. He has played for the  Eire  'B'  squad  and is now in the full
squad, a good little schemer who creates a lot of options for Pompey.

N.Barmby    18 MA  96  7  7  7  7  6  1  5 20  7  2  7  7  2  7  6  0

Former England Schoolboy, and now England Under-21, who showed
enough talent at an early  age  to  be  offered  a place on Manchester
United's books but he decided  to  opt  for  Tottenham as they tend to
allow more of their youth players  a  game  or  two. Fast, with a good
awareness of other players Nicky is  just  not  a one man show and can
create just as much as he can score.

P.McStay    28 M       6  6 10  7  9  9  8 20  9  5  6  7  3  9  8  10

 ONE of the best players  in  the  Scottish  game  at the moment. Paul
recently signed a  new  contract  with  CELTIC  despite  interest from
several English  and  Foreign  clubs  for  his  services.  A brilliant
playmaker who sits in the midfield  spraying passes around rather than
dashing between penalty areas. A  very  reliable  player who has great
vision and is starting to  reproduce  his  club  form for country. Has
never really been prolific but has  a  good shot when it conects. Will
probably see out his career with the Bhoys.

L.Dixon     28 D  115  6  6  7  7  5  7  7 20  6  7  7  9  6  8  7  10

 HAS been the Arsenal first choice  right  back for over 4 seasons now
and has recently broken into  the  England  squad  as the first choice
despite Paul  Parker  and  Rob  Jones  return  to  fitness.  Has  been
criticised for some of  his  clumsy  challenges  but patrols his flank
with a commanding presense. Likes to  raid  up  the wings when he gets
the opportunity although his crosses sometimes lack direction.

M.Sammer       M       7  7  8  7  7  7  7 20  7  6  6  7  3  6  7 10

THIS flame haired German International has just returned to his native
country to play his football with  Borussia Dortmund after a bad spell
in Italian football. He was never  really  a fans favourite with Inter
Milan and ended up the  scapegoat  for some average performances which
eventually prompted Dortmund to bring him  home. A very good passer of
the ball who can belt in the odd  goal  or  two. Was one of a few East
German's to be included in  the  national side after the reunification
of Germany and should feature in  the  National  side in the '94 World
Cup.

J.Wilcox    21 MA 106  6  6  7  6  4  3  6 20  7  3  7  7  2  8  6 10

 AN exciting young player currently lighting  up the terraces at Ewood
Park with Blackburn Rovers. Wilcox displays  plenty of strength on the
ball although he is  perhaps  not  as  tricky  as  other Premier sides
wingers. He has a very  sweet  left  foot  that can produce some great
crosses and can score a goal or  two as well. He has been overshadowed
this year by other imports  to  the  Rovers  squad  but remains a very
promising winger.

G.Le Saux   24 MA 107  6  4  8  8  6  4  6 20  7  7  8  6  6  7  4  4

 AN exciting young talent that  has  emerged through the Chelsea young
ranks which has proved to have a  wealth fof talent stored in it. This
little Channel Islander has  been  in  The  Blues  squad for over four
seasons now but tends to drift in and out of the side with his erratic
form. A left sided winger that displays some good qualities he perhaps
just lacks a little bit of self confidence.

E.Newton    21 MA 115  6  4  7  8  6  1  6 20  7  7  8  6  5  7  9 10

 ANOTHER player to emerge from the Chelsea youth ranks, Eddie has been
tried in several positions this year and to be quite honest has yet to
find the best one suited to  him.  Has played as a traditional forward
and bagged a couple of goals, but also tried as a flanker where he has
produced some good displays. Having only  really just found a niche in
Eddie lacks some real experience and needs  to hold down his place and
establish himself as a  true  regular  in  a  forever changing Chelsea
side. Definately one for the future.

A.Yeboah    28 A       7  7  6  7  6  7  6 20  7  4  8  6  2  7  7 10

 ANTHONY is currently playing his  football  for German side Eintracht
Frankfurt where he has consistently  been  one  of the top scorers for
the club. Not one of  the  more  glorious  sides  in the German league
although better in the cup,  Frankfurt  have  sold some of their major
stars to overseas teams.  Yeboah  is  not  one  of  the more noticable
figures in the side, although  his  performances are fairly consistent
and he figures quite prominently in the team.

D.Pancev     25  A    10  7  6  7  7  8  7 20  7  2  6  8  2  7  5  3

SHARP-SHOOTING Inter Milan striker who is struggling to make an impact
in Italy. Was voted  European  Player  of  the  Year  and also won the
Golden Boot in his  time  with  Red  Star  Belgrade. Scores goals from
inside the penalty area frequently  and  did so at international level
for Yugoslavia as well. Despite not  being played regularly for Inter,
the club say he cannot leave until  the  end of the season at the very
least but he should stay for a minimum of two years.

G.Weah       28 A      8  7  6  9  6  8  8 20  7  3  9  8  2  7  7 10

 CURRENTLY dazling  the  French  league  with  Paris  St.Germain, this
Liberian international is a  very  classy  performer that consistently
goes about his trade and is considered one of PSG's best players. Very
fast and skillfull, George scores plenty  of  goals  and is one of the
most feared forwards in the  French  game.  A  prize assest that Paris
St.Germain will have to try and hold  onto if they have any claims for
trophies.

E.Young

 ERIC is one of the fans favourites at Selhurst Park and has been ever
since his move from  Wimbledon  two  seasons  ago.  Has teamed up with
another ex-Don in the shape of Andy Thorn, and the two players are now
key figures in the Palace defence. Eric  stands  a mighty 6' 3" and is
very hard to beat. His  ariel  power  is  superb and he makes strikers
life  a  nightmare  by  crowding  them   out  of  matches.  He  has  a
traditionally physical approach to defending, but  is also a very good
marker. His positioning sometimes is a  little  out of place but he is
now a regular in the Welsh national squad and is benefitting greatly.

R.Jobson     29  D 115 6  9  5  7  5  6  9  20 6  8  7  10 7  5  3  8

Strong Oldham centre half who was born  in Hull. Began his career with
Watford with Graham Taylor in the 1982-83 season before moving to Hull
and then to Oldham in 1990. Has  been  a stalwart at the centre of one
of the leakiest defences in the  country  for over two seasons now and
this has led to several of the countries top clubs enquiring about his
services. It would take a lot  for  Oldham  to  part with one of their
better players but I think Jobson would relish the move.

P.McGrath
1,000,000    32 MD 115  5 10  6  6  6  9  6 20  6  8  6  9  7  3  8  8

BRILLIANT Villa and Eire defender who  could be coming towards the end
of a distinguished, if troubled,  career.  Started with St.Patricks in
Ireland but established himself  at  Man.Utd  before  falling out with
Alex Ferguson. Since moving to the  Midlands, McGrath has continued to
shine and is one of the classiest defenders in the league.

T.Hurlock    34 M  106  6  6  6  8  4  8  8 20  5  8  4  6  8  6  3 10

TERRY is an uncomprimising midfielder who  is now plying his trade for
Southampton at the Dell.  Started  his  career  at  Brentford where he
played a big part their side until Reading snapped him up, only to use
him spareingly in two seasons. From  Reading he went to Millwall where
he became  one  of  the  crowds  favourites  with  his  tenacious  and
vigorous attitude to the  game.  He  moved  north  of  the border with
Rangers in 1990 but only  stayed  one  season,  coming back to English
football with The  Saints.  Has  been  struck  down  quite easily with
injuries in recent times and seems  to  take  a long while to recover,
but his yearning to play is still as great.

D.Beasant    33 G   84           7  6  7  6 20  7  6  6  7     7  1  5

 Dave has always had a lack  of  confidence in himself although he has
been picked for the England  squad  several  times. He is a commanding
figure inbetween the sticks as he stands  at  6' 4". He will always be
remembered for his FA Cup penalty  save  against John Aldridge and the
part he played in the Wimbledon  'Crazy Gang'. Has been criticised for
his handling but still remains a top notch keeper.

A.Smith      30 A  109  8 10  6  7  5  8  7 20  5  3  6  9  5  8  7  2

ALAN is one of the best target men in the country and has been proving
this for some ten seasons now.  Started  his career at Leicester where
he teamed up  with  Gary  Lineker  in  what  proved  to  be a prolific
partnership. Was poached in  the  87/88  season  by  Arsenal, where he
helped them win two championships,  consistently  scoring goals. At 6'
3" he is a real handful for any defence but lately hasn't been finding
his form The Gunners which  has  prompted  clubs  to enquire about his
services. Alan would be a good striker for any club to have.

F.Carr       26 MA      6  4  7  8  6  6  4 20  5  3 10  6  3  6  5  9

A nippy little winger that started his career with Blackburn Rovers as
an apprentice but never made an  appearence  for the club. He moved to
Notts Forest at only 17 and  played  a  fairly influential part in the
clubs success for five seasons before  being  loaned out to teams such
as Sheffield Weds and West Ham. He  joined Newcastle last term but was
used spareingly in a side  that  narrowly  avoided the drop. Has found
himself an unwanted player at the  beginning  of this season and has a
price tag  of  ú250,000  for  his  services.  Available  for  loan  or
permanent move, Franz would love a chance  to prove himself in the top
flight again.

R.Giggs      19 MA 115  7  6  8  7  7  3  6 20  9  6  9  8  6  6  4  9

EXCITING young talent,  almost  certainly  the  best  teenager  in the
country. Manchester United will want to  hold onto their star turn and
it is difficult to put a price on such a talented youngster. Has pace,
awareness and  brilliant  ball  control  and  is  the  youngest  Welsh
international of all time. Has shown  many signs of maturity this term
which has attracted the interests of a certain AC Milan.

T.Brolin     23 MA      8  6  8 10  8  8  8 20  8  3  8  8  3  9  7  8

SUPER Swede who is really doing the business for Italian side Parma in
Serie A. The cheeky  forward  started  his  career  with GIF Sundsvall
before moving on to IFK  Gothenburg  where  he  belted  in a debut hat
trick followed by four goals in  his  next five matches. He also found
the net twice on his Swedish  debut  against Wales and claimed another
brace against Finland to  further  enhance  his  growing reputation. A
well taken goal against Brazil in the World Cup helped earn him a move
to Parma and the Italian side made Europe for the first time after his
debut season.

D.Maradona   30 M      8  6  10  7 10 10 10 20 10  4  7  7  3  4  7  8

AFTER an action packed career which  saw  him  lift the World Cup with
Argentina in 1986, Diego's footballing life fell apart around him when
he was reported  for  using  cocaine  and  was  apparently  sent death
threats while at Italian side Napoli.  This culmination of effects had
Maradona banned from football and  saying  he  would  never go back to
Naples, even though  he  was  still  under  contract.  After  a lot of
wrangling, Seville finally were allowed  to  take  him to Spain buying
out his Napoli contract and  Diego  has  recently been putting in some
vintage displays which has  also  seen  him  return to the Argentinian
national squad.

A.Serena     30  A      7 10  6  7  6  8  6 20  6  3  7  8  3  7  6  7

ALDO is a prolific marksman who is  reputed to be the best headerer in
the Italian game. Formly with  Inter  Milan  he  has switched to their
Milan rivals AC, after some lean times  in  Serie A. Played in the '90
World Cup but never really got a chance to prove anything as Schillaci
stole the limelight. Scoreed 5  times  in  his  first  24 caps for his
country but has slipped out of the international scene.

M.Emmers     28 MD      6  7  6  8  6  8  7 20  7  7  6  7  7  8  7  8

MARC is a Belgium international who has  played both as a defender and
midfielder for his country. More  of  a  runner than a cultured passer
but a very handy asset  for  title  chancers Anderlecht as they pursue
another title. Formerly  of  Mechelen,  rivals  to  Anderlecht  he has
turned in some resounding performances for both club and country.

W.Zenga      30  G      0  0  0  8  8  9  8 20  7  6  7  7  0  3  6  1

HIGHLY capped individual who used to be the first choice for both club
and country but has since fallen out of favour with both and has found
his career in tatters at the moment. Walter has always had an attitude
problem throughout his career, always being  the boss, but he fell out
of favour on  the  international  front  to  Sampdoria's Pagliuca, and
following a series of terrible mistakes in  the Inter goal he has been
dropped from their first team,  being  sub-ed  at half time during one
match. When he is focused, probably  in  the  top three keepers in the
world.

M.Hazard     33  M      6  5  7  5  7  8  8 20  6  6  5  8  5  7  3  5

MIDFIELD playmaker who began his  career  with Tottenham in 1977/78 at
the tender age of 17. Was highly  rated but is something of a maverick
performer who can be brilliant at  his  best  but frustrating a lot of
the time. The technically gifted star played  in the 1982 FA Cup Final
with Spurs but he moved across London  to Chelsea in 1985/86. Did well
with The Blues but switched  to  Portsmouth  in  1989/90 where he only
made eight appearances  in  two  seasons.  Joined  Swindon  in 1990/91
where, despite some disagreements with  the  management, he has become
an integral part of the club's plans.

B.Gayle      28  D 111  6  7  4  7  4  7  7 20  5  7  4 10  7  6  7  8

BRIAN is an uncompromisingly styled  defender  who  plays with all his
heart and is very much a centre  piece in the Sheffield United side. A
tough figure who harries attackers  into making mistakes and possesses
good ariel ability. Has  previously  played  for Wimbledon, Manchester
City and Ipswich Town before joining  the Blades for last terms battle
and has an important job of steering them away from relegation trouble
this year.

F.Rijkaard   28 MD      6  9  7  8  6  9  6 20  7  8  6  7  8  4  8 10

BAD boy of Dutch football who  is  currently playing his club football
with Italian giants AC Milan. Frank  is most remembered by most people
for his spitting incident during the 1990  World Cup which saw him and
Voller dismissed. A whole hearted player  being  used in the centre of
midfield  by  Milan  where  he  is   playing  brilliantly.  He  is  an
international defender who has  carried  his  attributes into midfield
and added some more to his  game.  Commanding  in the air, and a great
tackler he now possesses a eye  for  the  spectacular goal and can run
all match. Has an attitude problem and generally makes players know of
his presense.

D.Gordon     25 MA      6  3  7  7  6  6  5 20  8  4  8  7  3  6  4  5

TRICKY winger whose career has  taken  a  downward turn up in Scotland
with Rangers. The  Great  Yarmouth-born  star  began  his  career with
nearby Norwich where he spent seven full seasons before attracting the
attention of bigger clubs. A  neat  solo  goal  at Old Trafford helped
draw interest from  Man.United  but,  when  they  signed Danny Wallace
instead, Gordon switched to Rangers. Has failed to win a regular place
in the side-especially in Europe and could move on again soon.

C.Nicholas   31  A      8  5  8  5  8  8  8 20  8  2  6  6  2  3  2  6

ARROGANT striker who has  experienced  the  highs  and  the lows in an
exciting career. Was a sensation  as  a  youngster  with Celtic and 29
goals in 35 games  in  1982/83  prompted  a  move to either Liverpool,
Arsenal or Man.Utd. He opted for the bright lights of London and had a
love-hate relationship with the fans and  managers Don Howe and George
Graham. Brilliant on his day, he  scored  twice  in a League Cup Final
against Liverpool, he moved  on  to  Aberdeen  before rejoining Celtic
where he is struggling to relive past glories.

Dziekanowski 30  A      8  7  8  5  7  7  7 20  8  2  6  6  2  4  3  3

DARIUS or 'Jacki' as he is known in England and Scotland, is currently
playing in  the  First  Division  with  Bristol  City-hardly  a  stage
befitting his considerable talents.  The  Polish international arrived
at Celtic from Legia Warsaw and he soon won over the Parkhead faithful
with four goals in a  European  tie  that Celtic eventually lost. Very
skillfull but also temperamental, 'Jacki'  wants  a  move to a Premier
League side as he feels he is being wasted down at Ashton Gate.

C.Allen      20 MA      5  3  7  8  6  2  5 20  6  4  8  8  2  4  5  7

PACEY Oxford wing-man who, along  with Beauchamp, has terrorised First
Division defences this season. The lad from the estate in Oxford where
all the  joy-riding  problems  were  experienced  last  year  made  13
appearances last season, scoring once. Maturing this season but he has
got to find more consistency  if  he  is  to  prove himself to be good
enough to play in the Premier League.

N.Gleghorn   30 MA      6  7  6  8  5  7  7 20  6  5  4  6  6  7  7  7

AN under-rated midfielder  who  can  also  play  in attack, Gleghorn's
career has never really  hit  the  heights  like  it  could have done.
Ipswich gave him his big chance  by  signing  him from Seaham Red Star
and he gave them  three  good  seasons  before  leaving for Manchester
City. Helped  City  to  gain  promotion  to  the  top  flight  but was
rewarded, after one goal in two  games  in  the 1989/90 season, with a
move to Birmingham. Has since moved  on  to  Stoke where he is helping
them win promotion to Division One.

J.P.Papin    30  A     10  8  7  8  7 10 10 20 10  3  8  8  3  8  8 10

CURRENTLY enjoying a  great  run  of  games  in  Italian football with
giants AC Milan following his  ú10  million move from French champions
Marseille last term. Papin didn't  settle  into  the Serie A life very
well, not combining to the best effect  with Van Basten, but since the
Dutch strikers long term injury Papin has bagged 19 goals in 25 games.
He is currently the hottest attacker in  the world as displayed with a
recent exquisite half-volley from just  outside  the  box into the top
corner of the net against Lazio.

E.Jess       22  A      7  6  7  7  7  5  7 20  8  3  8  0  3  7  7  0

HIGHLY-rated young striker who joined Aberdeen  from Rangers S Form, a
youth by-product of the Glasgow  giants,  as  he opted to move further
north rather than  stay  with  Scotland's  best  side.  Instead  he is
playing for an exciting, young Dons  side  and  he has even managed to
force his way into the  Scotland  full  squad  after appearing for the
Under-21s.  Recently  broke  his  leg  which  may  hamper  his  career
seriously, but it all  depends  on  his  determination and confidence,
especially on return to the bruising Premier League.

G.Hoddle     35 MD      7  6 10  6 10 10  9 20  8  6  5  8  6 10  6 10

EXPERIENCED and gifted midfield playmaker who  is now plying his trade
as sweeper in the  Swindon  line-up.  An  exceptional  passer and with
outstanding vision, Hoddle was one  of  the  best players of the 1980s
whilst with Tottenham, whom he joined as a youngster. Won only 53 caps
between 1980 and 1988 with many pundits saying that he should have had
double that amount. Joined Monaco  where  he  enjoyed the lifestyle in
France but wanted  to  try  his  hand  at  management  so  he  took up
Swindon's offer and has brought a lovely passing game to the club.

D.Ginola     25  M      7  6  8  8  7  7  6 20  7  5  6  7  3  7  7  8
DAVID is now playing his league  football with Paris St. Germain after
previously being part of the  Brest  Armorique  squad. A midfielder of
good quality who knows how to pass the ball around and has a sharp eye
for goal with an impressive goal tally over previous seasons. A player
of quality was bound to  get  noticed  at  little  Brest and so he has
joined one of the largest but not  most successful clubs in the French
league.

D.Hillier    22 MD 107  6  4  6  7  7  4  7 20  6  8  7  8  6  7  6  8

MIDFIELD worker at Arsenal who came through  the ranks to make a first
team position his own at Highbury. A tough tackler who is committed to
the cause, Hillier  is  not  noted  for  his  ball  skills or shooting
ability but he does hold the midfield together if he plays alongside a
more gifted player.
David is a product  of  the  Arsenal  youth  policy  that  is so often
bearing fruition, and he  has  made  himself  a  niche  in the Gunners
midfield that he will  not  relinquish.  A  stamina packed runner that
tackles tough and  covers  every  blade  of  grass.  Has combined this
running ability with a nice  touch  on  the  ball although perhaps his
passing ability is not emphasised  enough  at Highbury. Former England
Under-21 knocking on Taylor's door.

G.Durie      27  A 103  8  7  7  8  6  7  5 20  8  2  9 10  4  5  4  0

DURIE has always been an erratic character who at times is magnificent
and at others awful. He is the  man  for the big stage and revelled in
his partnership with Gary Lineker last season. Durie is very quick and
uses his pace to twist his way  past  defenders but has found that the
breaks haven't dropped for him, and he  is having to do more providing
than scoring.

D.Saunders   28  A 120  8  8  7  7  7  7  7 20  6  3  8  8  5  7  7  8

WELSH  international  hit-man  discarded   by  Liverpool  boss  Graeme
Souness. Was the British record  signing  at  ú2.9 million from Derby,
but Villa snapped him up for a  cut-price fee. Will score goals in any
company and is prolific  inside  the  area.  Also  has superb pace and
works extremely hard when not in possession of the ball.

A.Tillson    26  D 101  3  8  4  6  4  5  5 20  4  7  4  9  7  6  7 10

ANDY is perhaps not really  good  enough  to  be in the Premier League
following his move from Grimsby  two  seasons  ago  and has not really
featured in Q.P.R.'s league ambitions.  A towering defender who stands
at a mighty 6' 2" but lacks certain qualities in key areas to make him
a fixture in the Rangers squad.  Born in Kettering before starting his
carrer at Grimsby.

G.Potter     17  D      5  6  6  7  5  1  5 20  6  7  7  7  6  7  6 10

A young man who is being tipped for further things by his current club
Birmingham, and at the tender age of only  17  he has a lot of time to
mature. A fast talented full back who tackles hard and is making a big
name for himself St Andrews. This is  his debut season and he needs to
be brought along gently by the club,  and kept away from the limelight
until he is old enough to handle it properly.

C.Kiwomya    22  A 110  8  7  6  8  4  5  8 20  5  3 10  8  2  5  5  9

LIGHTNING fast striker with a sharp  eye  for  goal who has really hit
the big time this season weighing  in with some highly important goals
for his East Anglian club Ipswich Town.  He has been a constant figure
in the line up since 1988  and  has  gradually become more prolific as
the seasons have gone by,  his  maturity  probably coming to it's peak
about now. In his first season  he  only  scored  2 goals, the next 5,
then in 1990 he hit 10 in 37 and last term managed a splendid 19 to be
the clubs top scorer. A Huddersfield  born  lad  making a big name for
himself.

J.Dozzell    25 MA 122  7  8  8  7  8  7  9 20  7  7  7  9  7  6  5  9

ONE time partner in crime with Kiwomya in the Ipswich strike force but
since the clubs move up to  the  Premier League thay have preferred to
play him in the centre of midfield  to feed Kiwomya the amunition, and
the tactic seems to be working.  Last  terms second top scorer who has
pace, control and good passing  which  makes  him  an ideal runner and
playmaker for the midfield  area  but  just  as  dangerous up front. A
quality player who has been  faithful  to  Ipswich  Town for over nine
seasons, formerly an England Youth and Under-21 starlet.

P.Kitson     22 MA      7  7  7  7  6  5  5 20  8  3  9  7  3  7  5  9

THE ex-Leicester winger  has  made  a  massive  impact  for DERBY this
season with his  ability  to  raid  the  flanks  terrorising the First
division's full backs. Has  played  either  on  the  wing  or down the
middle and has been  capped  at  Under-21  level.  A  youngster with a
promising future if Derby start to  get  their act together at home as
well as away.

A.Sinton     26 MA 119  7  6  9  9  8  8  10 20 9  5  7  9  4  6  4  7

 A  highly  gifted  player  who   can  sometimes  frustrate  with  his
anominity, Andy has been linked with several big money moves away from
Rangers but has not  left  as  yet.  Started   his career at Cambridge
United before moving on to Brentford and  then Rangers in 1988. He has
never been prolific but being a wing merchant by trade, Sinton has not
always been in the  ideal  position  to  score  many, although he does
posess a very good  left  foot  shot.  Has  recently  been included in
Graham Taylor's England squad's and will probably air his silky skills
in the '94 World Cup.

T.Phelan     25  D 120  5  7  7  8  6  6  5 20  6  9  8  8  7  9  6  9

TERRY ha been touted as probably the  best  left back in the world but
he has of  yet  to  really  impress  the  footballing  world enough to
actually be given that title. More of  a recent aquisition to the very
expensive looking Manchester City  defence  which includes Terry's old
team mate Keith Curle who he  played  with at Wimbledon. Moved to City
in preference to Crystal Palace because he  was born in the area. Eire
Youth, B, Under-21 and Under-23 player  who  has appeared at cub level
for Leeds, Swansea and Wimbledon.

D.Kharin     25  G      0  0  0  7  6  8  7 20  6  7  7  6  0  6  6  7

DIMITRI is a world class keeper who is looking for a way out of Moscow
after having serious rows over his  future  with the coach at CSKA. He
has appeared for his country on  numerous  occasions and so has plenty
of experience on world scene but  little  on the continent. Would take
time to adjust to English football but  he would be an ideal aquisiton
for any squad.

D.Amokachi   23  A      8  7  6  9  6  7  6 20  6  2  8  9  1  7  6 10

A young man at a big club, Daniel has been gradually introduced to the
Belgium style of football over the  last  three years making his debut
for the giants during the 1990/91  season. Kept under close raps until
this term Amokachi has raw  power,  pace  and finishing style that has
made him one of Belgium's top scorers and a feared man in the European
Champions Cup as he helped to shoot Bruge into the final stages of the
tournament. Often a little  wayward  in  his finishing, Daniel creates
enough opportunities for himself to at least put one away nearly every
match.

G.Lineker    32  A     10  7  7  7  8 10 10 20  8  1  8  7  2 10  9  8

NOW a player with Japanese side  Grampus  Eight after a money spinning
move to set Gary up for  life  now  that his international and British
domestic football days are over. Contracted for two years at a reputed
ú1 million a year, Gary has  found  the Japanese life somewhat strange
and perhaps is missing home  a  bit,  but  like a true professional he
will complete his contract and  return  a  man  set for life. A truely
prolific striker, probably the best British football has ever seen and
it was a shame he could break the England scoring record.