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realrunner
truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 13 2007, 6:01 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 13 2007, 6:01 AM EST
Dear Sir,
David Beckham has never won the Essex County Cross Country Championship at any age group at all. I advise you to change this information immediately as I am considering taking legal action against Mr Beckham over this issue. I myself have competed for Essex County in Cross Country and know every county athlete in Essex. Everyone involved denies any suggestion that Beckham has won the county title. 2  out of 3 found this valuable. Do you?    
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sirbeckham
1. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 13 2007, 6:46 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 13 2007, 6:46 AM EST
dear real runner.just in reply to your comment i know for a fact that david did win the essex county final and has recieved aan offficial award to prove it.why else would it be printed on every website affiliated with david beckham.you should look into your facts next time before you print your next comment. 3  out of 4 found this valuable. Do you?    

Posted Anonymously
2. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 13 2007, 6:57 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 13 2007, 6:57 AM EST
In fact he never did. I competed in the said championships from 1988 to 1992, and won the county schools cross country title in 1991. I captained the Schools team in 1991. The champion for the years that he would have competed in was Stuart Priestly from Colchester and Tendering AC. Former County Schools Manager Tony Maxwell has stated in the past that Mr Beckham did not win the 1500m schools title four years in a row as once previously stated and former County champion Adrian Mussett has also stated that Mr. Beckham did not win any county title. I would be happy to show you the Essex County medal and vest to show you what they look like. I doubt very much Mr. Beckham could produce any medal or certification to prove otherwise. Mr. Beckham did not appear in any county team sheet for the National intercounties or National Schools as any champion of the county title would be selected. Get your facts right yourself.

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sirbeckham
3. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 13 2007, 7:18 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 13 2007, 7:18 AM EST
dear real runner.its sounds to me that you have issues with david beckhams achievements and need to start accepting the fact that he did win the ESSEX CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP and has gone on to greater levels of professional sport.im sure you have yourself won many championships but you have to accept others have before you and david being one of them.i strongly advise you think about what you are writing and accept the facts. 1  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    

truefan
4. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 13 2007, 7:28 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 13 2007, 7:28 AM EST
get over it real runner. it was a million years ago and he did win it it has been said for years why you only choosing now to challenge it if its not true 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    

realrunner
5. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 13 2007, 10:28 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 13 2007, 10:28 AM EST
It is only been recent that these false claims have been made. As they are in the public domain there is liability that they will be checked. It is surprising that the former England captain would make such false claims. I have done well out of running and won many titles - but I have never claimed anyone else's titles or wins and remain honest to any competition competed in. I have checked the facts with the Essex County Schools AA, the Essex County AA and various athletics clubs and officials. Mr. Beckham's does not appear in the results as an individual winner for any of the years 1989 - 1999 for cross country or track. If you can provide details of the age group, venue, and club I will verify for you if contrary to the facts. Mr. Tony Maxwell from Woodford Green AC did state once that Beckham showed up for the club but only as a 7th or 8th runner and that the competitions that he knew Beckham competed in were local events and not the County Championship. Do you find this valuable?    

realrunner
6. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 13 2007, 10:34 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 13 2007, 10:34 AM EST
It is has been recently that these false claims have come about. I would berate anyone, regardless who they are if they made similar false claims. Besides wouldn't you expect honesty in a man if you were giving him so much money and him telling you that he will bring home the World Cup. Dishonesty begets dishonesty. 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    

realrunner
7. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 13 2007, 10:48 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 13 2007, 10:48 AM EST
By the way these false claims do not appear in his official biography and legal action is forthcoming if the claims are not withdrawn. The FA and other sites have removed or changed the information because of the possible litigation. You do need to check your sources of information and provide the evidence of such claims. Age group, venue, year, club and position will suffice - a team placing does not suffice, if he was a non-scoring 8th runner on a winning team that does not mean he was the county champion. Do you find this valuable?    

Posted Anonymously
8. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 13 2007, 2:02 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 13 2007, 2:02 PM EST
"By the way these false claims do not appear in his official biography and legal action is forthcoming if the claims are not withdrawn. The FA and other sites have removed or changed the information because of the possible litigation. You do need to check your sources of information and provide the evidence of such claims. Age group, venue, year, club and position will suffice - a team placing does not suffice, if he was a non-scoring 8th runner on a winning team that does not mean he was the county champion. "
this is pathetic you are arguing over something that is so trivial.have you no life or are you just jealous.if you can get them to change it do but bringng them to court just makes the essex team look petty and have no nothing else for doing Do you find this valuable?    

Posted Anonymously
9. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 14 2007, 9:21 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 14 2007, 9:21 AM EST
"this is pathetic you are arguing over something that is so trivial.have you no life or are you just jealous.if you can get them to change it do but bringng them to court just makes the essex team look petty and have no nothing else for doing"
i totally agree,real runner needs to realise that this is a fan site and no attached to david or any of his associates and what are you going to do check every web site just to make a point and to let people know you have a title Do you find this valuable?    

Posted Anonymously
10. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 15 2007, 6:26 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 15 2007, 6:26 AM EST
It is important especially considering that success in the sporting arena requires participants to be respectful and honest about their achievements. As I have previously stated there are issues with anyone claiming to have won something when that person did not even compete in the said event. Integrity is important and if Mr. Beckham does not clear up this triffle of a matter than it will follow him. As he is being untruthful about winning the Essex County Cross Country then what else has he been untruthful about. I have no problems with Mr. Beckham's achievement in football, but the Essex county cross country championship and team was of very high calibre from Youths, Juniors and Seniors, the majority of which were Internationals and Olympians. If Mr. Beckham claimed to have an University Degree would you accept that when he never attended University. If you all accept a small triffle of dishonesty then you of course would accept even more dishonesty. And, yes every site is being checked for accuracy and is in public domain. I myself, did not win the county cross country title, only on the track. Do you find this valuable?    

Posted Anonymously
11. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 17 2007, 2:49 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 17 2007, 2:49 AM EST
"It is important especially considering that success in the sporting arena requires participants to be respectful and honest about their achievements. As I have previously stated there are issues with anyone claiming to have won something when that person did not even compete in the said event. Integrity is important and if Mr. Beckham does not clear up this triffle of a matter than it will follow him. As he is being untruthful about winning the Essex County Cross Country then what else has he been untruthful about. I have no problems with Mr. Beckham's achievement in football, but the Essex county cross country championship and team was of very high calibre from Youths, Juniors and Seniors, the majority of which were Internationals and Olympians. If Mr. Beckham claimed to have an University Degree would you accept that when he never attended University. If you all accept a small triffle of dishonesty then you of course would accept even more dishonesty. And, yes every site is being checked for accuracy and is in public domain. I myself, did not win the county cross country title, only on the track. "
it seems to me you have just come on here to brag about your own achievments,and you need to realise that you will never live up to davids level in professionalism.i think you have said enough and need to get over the issue and get back to reality. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    

Posted Anonymously
12. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 17 2007, 5:47 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 17 2007, 5:47 AM EST
What happens when other people , regardless who they are start making spurious claims about their achievements. This matter is not about myself but the validity of claims made about someone's past achievement. If you are not willing and able to question the validity of such claims what kind of person does that make you. You accept at face value unsubstantiated claims because of adoration of such a celebrity. I am a football fan and support the achievements and success of other athletes and sports people, what is unpalatable is the level of dishonesty whether that be drug-taking, diving or any other forms of cheating. If spurious claims are made concerning one's own achievement that runs contrary to another persons achievement do you expect that other person to catipulate because of the false claimants celebrity rating. If you do then you must truly accept all other forms of cheating.
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Posted Anonymously
13. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 17 2007, 12:57 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 17 2007, 12:57 PM EST
i understand what you are saying but for heavens sake.threating to take a person to court is going a bit far just because they choose to believe something posted on a website.why dont you take this so called important issue to the higher authority and leave the fans alone and it wont be taken off the website until i get it from a higher authority that it has to be removed and this will not be dicussed any further untill that happens.do we nderstand each other Do you find this valuable?    

Posted Anonymously
14. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 18 2007, 4:30 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 18 2007, 4:30 PM EST
It is not myself is pushing for the legal action but the athletic association. Every web-site is vunerable also because of the claims are in the public domain. I personally do not have anything against Mr. Beckham, but I am just warning your site that athletic association is going to come down on any claims that are not substantiated. Do you find this valuable?    

Posted Anonymously
15. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 19 2007, 2:28 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 19 2007, 2:28 PM EST
so why havnt they done anything so far.it seem to mr you are just looking for trouble. Do you find this valuable?    

Posted Anonymously
16. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 20 2007, 9:22 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 20 2007, 9:22 AM EST
On behalf of the Secretary, President and presiding officials of the Essex County athletics association that the information as posted that Mr. Beckham winning the Essex County Cross Country Championship is incorrect. I thereby give this web-site and other web-sites as well as Mr. Beckham and his representatives notice of intent of legal action. The County Association has taken this issue seriously in order to maintain the integrity of the association and to prevent other people making spurious claims. You are given two weeks to respond and remove the item, I would also advise this web-site to contact Mr. Beckham or his representatives. The purpose of my contact with this web-site is forewarn about the possibility of legal action, unfortunately, the web-site has decided to continue with the spurious claim.

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Posted Anonymously
17. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 23 2007, 2:56 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2007, 2:56 AM EST
Your a sad sad man...... wat is your problem lik you obviously have little for doin if this wat you spendin all your time on.... there is nothin worse in a person than the green eyed monster..... so build a bridge an get over it.... Do you find this valuable?    

Posted Anonymously
18. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 23 2007, 6:42 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2007, 6:42 AM EST
I am neither sad nor green eyed, every athletic association in England do not allow for anyone to claim a title that he or she has never won regardless of where or when. What then prevents someone claiming to have been on a FA Cup winning football team when they haven't. I do understand your lack of knowledge concerning the legality of making false claims and having them put into the public domain - it is not easy for a fan to come across something that exposes untruthfulness in their idol. That is the mainstream of fandom is the inability to bridge the gap between reality and myth. The reality is that Mr. Beckham is a good football player, the myth is that he is a former Cross Country champion. We have no problem with his talent and ability on the football pitch, we do however have issues concerning anyone making false claims about winning cross country championships.
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Posted Anonymously
19. RE: truth about Beckhams athletic talent
Jan 25 2007, 4:51 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 25 2007, 4:51 AM EST
"I am neither sad nor green eyed, every athletic association in England do not allow for anyone to claim a title that he or she has never won regardless of where or when. What then prevents someone claiming to have been on a FA Cup winning football team when they haven't. I do understand your lack of knowledge concerning the legality of making false claims and having them put into the public domain - it is not easy for a fan to come across something that exposes untruthfulness in their idol. That is the mainstream of fandom is the inability to bridge the gap between reality and myth. The reality is that Mr. Beckham is a good football player, the myth is that he is a former Cross Country champion. We have no problem with his talent and ability on the football pitch, we do however have issues concerning anyone making false claims about winning cross country championships.
Yours sincerely. "
will ye all grow up and get over it.you all really need to get a life.for gods sake listen to yourselves Do you find this valuable?