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Football Biography

Jimmy Bullard

British · Born 1978

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Central Midfielder

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Championship and Premier League cult hero — one of the most entertaining and likeable players of his era whose ability to see the funny side of football made him a fan favourite everywhere.

Jimmy Bullard was the archetypal honest English midfield player — not the most gifted, but with exceptional energy, passing range and a remarkable personality. His famous recreation of Phil Brown's half-time touchline team talk — after scoring a late equaliser for Hull against Manchester City — became one of football's most famous moments of cheek. He battled through multiple serious knee injuries.

After scoring a late equaliser for Hull against Man City, he gathered teammates on the pitch to recreate Phil Brown's famous half-time team talk.

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Career Honours

  • Championship Player of the Season nominee
  • Cult hero at 5 clubs