Football smug shots

We want to see your snaps of footballers. No, not in compromising positions. We want to see the happy, arms-around-the-shoulders camaraderie shown between fan and hero. Have you travelled to an away game and stumbled across a player in the hotel lobby? Maybe you have met an international star in the queue for the pedaloes at a Sandals resort? It doesn't even have to be this glamourous, we'll consider any player at any venue in any era.

We admit that the idea is inspired by our Travel section and its forum for smug holiday pics, but we think we can do better. We want you to outdo each other - a photographic Top Trumps if you will. So if you have shared a viewfinder with Diego Maradona at the top of the Eiffel Tower, hurtled down a log flume with Robbie Savage in Florida or stood next to Sam Allardyce in the dole queue we want to see the evidence. And just for fun we'll feature the best snaps each week.

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It's lucky Scott Wilson and Frankie Steinberg have a large wingspan otherwise they'd never have been able to strike this pose with Chris Waddle after a charity match.

Dave Glover couldn't get a full turn out of Ronaldinho so he settled for 180°.

Roy Beeharry gets in amongst the Tottenham team including Mark Yeates, Jermain Defoe and Robbie Keane during their tour of Malaysia in 2005. Roy was called up to the Spurs bench by Martin Jol, probably because he bore far more of a resemblance to a professional footballer than Andy Reid (on the right) who was obviously in need of a bit more pre-season training.

Nick Taylor had the honour of hosting Spurs holy trinity of Steve Perryman, Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricky Villa at his 45th birthday party at an Italian restaurant in Bournemouth. And this despite the Argentinian duo's normally impeccable radar taking them the wrong way down the M27 to Portsmouth.

Matthew Murray meets the greatest of them all at a Pele 'Soccer Camp' in New York in 1982. And yes Pele does appear to be wearing a t-shirt with his own autograph on it. Draw your own conclusions.

Wendy Parker encounters the Gallic charm of Steed Malbranque.

Didier Cotte collars Arsenal defender Kolo Toure, who seems to be sporting the very latest in bum bag fashion. Didier, who was holidaying in Europe from his native Australia, said: "I couldn’t believe my luck meeting a player from the my favourite team."

Here is Graham Bethney meeting Kit Symons and Jack Charlton. No offence Graham, but they don't appear to be overwhelmed! To be fair Graham did say that while Jack seemed in a "great mood" during their brief chat, he wasn't interested in giving him the photo he wanted. Never mind, maybe Jack wasn't all that thrilled to be at GAC Logistics...bit of a come down from Wembley 1966.

Duncan Crowe meets a fresh-faced and relaxed looking Rafa Benitez (ruling out the possibility that the picture was taken this season) in the team hotel before a match with Aston Villa.

Rajan gives Michael Owen a winning tip as the Newcastle striker pops into his newsagent for his usual copy of the Racing Post.

 

Lutfy Binkleb gets a friendly greeting from Paul Dickov, unlike the majority of Championship defenders this season.

Lee Buckley, far right, grabs a drink with Henrik Pedersen, Michael Johansen and Per Frandsen, all former workmanlike Bolton players. Funny how they look comfortable out of the spotlight.

What a charming pair these two make. Here's Michel Platini sneaking a cheeky photo opportunity with Cathy Cunnington in Paris, May 2006, prior to the Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona.

Savan Shah lines up with Trevor Sinclair in the heat haze of a Jamaican restaurant in Manchester.

Kevin Davies does a fine job of turning a blind eye to Dr Peter McEvoy's not at all stalker-ish T-shirt at t'Reebok.

Peter Paul Gauci manages to do what none of the Premier League midfielders have done this season - catch Cesc Fabregas unawares at the Emirates Stadium.

Who says the French are stylish? Sep Riahi tries to ignore William Gallas' hideous coat at the Eurostar Terminal in Paris.

Joe Mercer ("one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet") is delighted at meeting Beryl Mercer before the European Cup Winners Cup final in Vienna in 1970. Beryl is still going strong at age 84, despite a whole lifetime of supporting Manchester City.

We could have you any day. Jake Johnson, Jamie George and Adam Johnson take on Anton Ferdinand and Kieron Dyer at the Wrestling at Wembley, with Dyer already sporting a broken leg after the first round.

"Hey Martin, if you haven't got one of these enormous ID cards then I'm afraid you'll have to stay outside," says Zela Mouskas. "And if you try any funny business, my friend over my left shoulder there might have a word or two in your shell-like."

"... but you don't need an ID card," says Zela to Jermaine Jenas. "In fact, if you want to see my full collection of woolly scarves then they are upstairs in the private room. It's ok, apparently there's plenty of places to sit." 

Now then, here are Andreas, Stefan and George Metaxa with Emmanuel Adebayor. A normal smugshot you may think. But those Columbos amongst you will probably remember Andreas from earlier on in our hall of fame. Does Cesc Fabregas ring any bells? Or what about Rivaldo? And below are a couple more getting the treatment - Theo Walcott and Arsene Wenger. To see what I'm getting at, mate, click the following word ... STALKER. Only joking, Andreas - keep 'em coming.

Kolo Toure looks just as scary in the lobby of the Palms Hotel in Kuwait as he does in the right-back berth at the Emirates. Scary for Arsenal supporters, that is. Hassan Al Jumah is not fazed by his fetching orange jacket, though.

Andrew Rogers and Austen Dack bump into Ipswich manager Jim Magilton in Edinburgh.

Kevin, Jason, Tim Howard and Lionel at Selfridges in Manchester. The look on the Everton 'keeper's face suggests he's been collared in the lingerie department.

Andreas Metaxa gets a pic with Cesc Fabregas at the Arsenal training ground. The Spaniard's camouflage didn't save him from this chance encounter.

Andreas also meets Rivaldo at Olympiakos' Piraeus Training Ground. The Brazilian looks to be showing his usual energy in front of the cameras.

"Stereotypical plastic Asian United supporter? Who cares, I met Viv Anderson!" Chee Meng Ng from Malaysia writes his own captions.

Nick Walton is all smiles as he meets up with his Aston Villa hero, Paul Merson. Nick says in his younger days it was suggested there was a passing resemblence between the two. Can you see it?

Richard griffiths, Perence 'Perry' Groves, James Henderson and A. N. Other have a love-in at the Emirates. Ahhh.

Coventry City fans Kash, Mal and Tand drape themselves over a broadcasting legend, no not Ian Wright, but Sky Blues hero Jimmy Hill before the game with Brighton. What you can't see is another TV legend, Desmond Lynam, a Brighton fan, who is just out of shot after being politely asked to stand aside.

Kam Parmar and Ashley Cole share a tender moment at the Chelsea defender's stag party in Puerto Banus, his final night of freedom...

Gemma Williams (left) and her friend Jessica hit the Heighway during a Liverpool Academy game in North Carolina last April. Steve is more than happy to oblige with a photo, but why is he testing their pressure points?

Julio Baptista was "a great guy" when he met Seema Kotak at the Mo*vida club in London. "It's a pity he didn't perform for Arsenal," she says. I think you might find 60,000 Gooners agreeing with you there Seema.

Our first Greek smugshot. Yannis Roilidis, left, says that Nikos Lyberopoulos of AEK Athens "is probably the best player of his generation in Greece." Er, I guess we'll have to take your word on that Yannis.

Patrick Vieira very graciously interrupts his dinner in some swanky Parisian niterie to be toasted by  Jean Paul de Beurges, Jason Laugharne and Peter Reading.

West Ham United fan Glen Anderson trusted "safe hands" Phil Parkes to lift his angelic daughter Amelia Anderson onto the top of the Christmas tree.

Glen gets collared by a slightly "flustered" looking Alan Brazil in a Chinese restaurant in Essex.

And Glen even remained friends with Gary Lineker after a round of golf at Sunningdale in April last year.

 

Mark Namanya does what most Premier League defenders have failed to do this season and collars Cristiano Ronaldo after victory at the Madejski Stadium. "It was a dream come true" Mark said.

Mark's at it again. This time travelling all the way to Uganda to track down Rio Ferdinand last June. Although Mark's mate, Mujib Kasule, looks like he's feeling slight left out at the back.

The Special One doesn't appear to be best pleased by Alastair Mack's sneaky attempt to hold his hand in Boston last summer.

Bernardo with Emmanuel Petit, who is sporting a rather fetching green snakeskin coat and silk scarf combination.

No, Neil Warnock hasn't signed Carlos Alberto, but Harry Stock and Mike Jones did catch up with the man who led Brazil to the 1970 World Cup.

Alex Grant was so overwhelmed at meeting his hero Gianluca Vialli, that he thought he would just have a quick nap.

Even an apparent electric shock can't hide Tom Longmuir's joy at meeting Chris Sutton.

Scott Collins and Ian Wright get up close and personal.

Another in our litany of World Cup winners, apparently Lothar Matthäus was "nicer than expected" when he met Mahdi Rahini. Maybe it's because you scared him Mahdi.

Edwin Van der Sar, wearing the world's longest tracksuit top, bends down to wish Scott Stevenson a happy 50th birthday.

Nick Smith congratulates Aaron Lennon on winning the role as Parker in yet another Thunderbirds remake.

Anderson and Jean Kaio both look rather stunned here, perhaps dazzled by the size of the Manchester United star's diamond studded thumb ring.

Geoff Hurst has been a very popular choice amongst you smuggers. Here he is keeping Richard Ratcliffe company at what looks like Wembley Stadium.

James Bedford and Didier Drogba give a new angle to the smugshot.

Antony Berou interrupts Paul Davis while he is eating his lunch. The position of Antony's cameraman suggests they were carrying out some sort of surveillance. The plot thickens...

Graham Mercer is chuffed to bits to meet his all-time hero, Colin Bell. Check the Man City legend's posture - is he being 'held' against his will?

Keith Douglas sees the light after facing the wrath of Roy Keane for daring to ask for this photograph before Sunderland's trip to Colchester last year.

Luckily a tattooed Gazza was more pleased to be recognised by Keith at Newcastle United's Academy.

Matt Turner grabs Ian Wright at the Armani store in New York after "being prevented from harassing him at Newark airport by my girlfriend" the day before.

Ray Barber catches Sven unawares at a Manchester City supporters meeting.

Whilst Ray's son Mark strikes a relaxed pose alongside promising goalkeeper Joe Hart - who appears to be on his best behaviour at a Xmas party unlike many of his colleagues.

Thierry Henry didn't have enough va va voom to escape the clutches of Mark Bent at Barcelona aiport.

While Eidur Gudjohnsen contemplates another night on the Barcelona bench, Ronaldinho escapes being snapped "wearing the worst pair of sunglasses you have ever seen." If only we had a pic Mark!

Mark Price and his mother, Margaret, met Harry Redknapp at Southampton airport as the team flew back following victory against Wigan in the 2005-06 season that secured Portsmouth's Premiership survival. Next month they could be posing with the FA Cup.

A double dose of the Goat. Patrick Bardsley went all the way to Bermuda to celebrate Xmas with a well fed Shaun Goater (and the Goat's brother-in-law) so it was lucky he was in the phone book.

But all Tim Tighe had to do was pop down his local WH Smiths.

The Silver Fox? The Silver Feather? No, it's Craig Foster, one-time Portsmouth and Palace player, and current Australian TV Chief Football Analyst. Here he is on Bondi Beach soaking up some rays with Shane O'Grady. It may be sunny in Sydney but there's still snow on top.

Who do you reckon Maksud Patel supports? AC Milan's Kaka - sporting a lovely pair of specs - is brought back down to earth following his side's Champions League final win last year.

Multi-squillionaire Roman Abramovich gets a bit camera shy outside the Vatican following Chelsea's 4-0 win over Lazio. (l-r  Trevor Davis, RA, Steve Sheward, Ray McDiarmid, Steve Bird and Dale Trendell)

You wait three weeks for one and two come along at once. Here it's a marriage made in heaven as an amenable Razor meets Colin Shave.

David Bentley (no, not him) indulges in a little bit of pre-season training with Razor Ruddock. "Not quite sure who had the most to drink that night!" says Mr Bentley. Hmmm, tough call, Dave...

Tanni Murza finds Sir Alex deep in thought before a Champions League game with Lyons at Old Trafford.

Shelley and Katie Green make a Tim Cahill sandwich when Everton played AFC Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly.

Digger Kelly, JIm Stephen and Willie Kelly form a Turin crowd to honour the legendary Liam Brady outside the Juventus training ground in 1980.

Anthony with Juan Sebastian Veron. Who had the emergency landing again?

Anthony Knowles got over the shock of an emergency landing after a bird flew into his plane's engine on take off by getting a pic taken with his Manchester United hero, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The whole squad walked past as he and other passengers recovered in the waiting area.

Now who's this with Lisa Heminsley? Casanova? Nigel Havers? No, but he certainly is a charmer. Here's what Lisa had to say: "Me and the lovely Barry Fry in Marbella last summer. I said he was my favourite Birmingham manager and he replied "you f****** bluenoses, all f****** mental!" Bazza Rocks!". Yes. Quite.

Not the least but very definitely the last word on would-be Diego Maradonas. Diego the Third makes Brisbane's Conrad Taylor a happy man in Buenos Aires whilst smoking a mean Havana.

Peter Crouch continues to demonstrate why he's a man of the people, not only by deigning to meet Harry East and friends but also by taking his glamorous girlfriend Abbie Clancy to Pizza Hut.

A very jovial Les Bailey shares a moment with an even jollier Terry Venables when they realise they both visit the same tailor.

Peace out. Armand Weeresinghe manages to outdo Arsenal's Kolo Toure in the bling stakes.

Waiel Al-Qaimi steps in between Carlos Queiroz and Sir Alex Ferguson, still glowing from United's 7-1 thrashing of Roma at Old Trafford.

The brilliantly monikered Hooverney Martinez also fails to raise a smile from Our Stuart at a Newcastle v Arsenal Carling Cup match.

Alamin Mohammed Siddig was on hand to take pictures of nearly all the players at last year's under-21 European Championships. Here he is with a slightly scared-looking Nigel Reo-Coker.

And no wonder judging by the expression on his boss Stuart Pearce's face.

And finally here's Alamin posing with a mini Edgar Davids. Oh no, it's actually Real Madrid's wonderfully named Dutch wing back Royston Drenthe.

Another one to warm the cockles of your heart. Here's the note that was sent with this pic: "Here's a fab smugshot of my son Emile with his idol, David James, following a match at Bolton Wanderers in 2007. Jamo then moved to Portsmouth and Emile continues to support Man City. Emile's record in goal for Woodbridge Town U 11's remains as impressive: top of the League this season! David James is a real gent and was happy to have the photo taken: cheers Jamo! Gill Burgoyne (mum)." Thanks for this mum - Jamo looks as delighted as Emile-o.

It takes a lot to impress this cynical hack. But today I am in awe. Paul Joseph not only tracked down five of the greatest players ever to walk the earth, but he has sent us the photos to prove it. Here are a selection of the 1970 Brazil team, voted by many as the greatest side ever. We start with Carlos Alberto at his home in Barra, Rio de Janeiro.

Here's Paul with Clodoaldo, the mercurial midfielder, outside his home in Santos, Sao Paulo.

Now Paul is with the original Felix the Cat, Brazil's World Cup winning goalkeeper, in a hotel foyer in Sao Paulo.

I'm not sure I can take anymore - here Paul is with the God-like Rivelino in his bar in Sao Paulo.

And finally, the hoody formally known as Tostao, which by the way means "the little coin". Well done Paul and thank you. You were bang on the money. 

There's always one wise guy who tries to sneak in on somebody else's photo. Here are the Buckley brothers, Aidan, Shane and Conor, happily showing off their exquisite t-shirts in New Jersey when some wag spots an opportunity to show just how Special he is.

This is getting beyond a joke now. Frank Lampard keeps the lads in a vice-like grip while all they want is an ice cream.

Alright, alright. We'll pose for one more but that's your lot. Hernan Crespo won't be looking smug for long, though - he's about to hear that Chelsea have a new role for him ... in Italy.

Fair play to the boy Wazza. He may be a little shy in front of the TV cameras but he's more than happy to pose with the punters. Here he gets to make Sue Deamer's day.

"You da man", says Maradona to Paul Brennan. He's always been good with his hands, has Diego. Conor Coyne is less so. We're also not so sure this is the real Diego. We'll let you have it just this once ...

Ronaldinho has a lot to learn when it comes to remaining incognito. James Ryan had no problem spotting the great man in his bright orange get-up, shades and Paddington Bear hat.

Joe Levell wonders if his hat hair will be as bad as Darren Huckerby's after the Canaries had beaten Southampton 2-1 at Carrow Road, November 20 2004.

Every now and again, we hear a story that brings a tear to the eye of even the most battle-hardened, grizzled, old hack. Here's one from Anthony McDonald. Tissues at the ready ... "This is my daughter Lucy meeting her favourite player Robbie Keane after Spurs had beaten Charlton 5-1 last season. Unfortunately, Robbie had sustained an injury in the previous game so was not playing to Lucy's disappointment. On hearing of his injury, Lucy made a get well card for Robbie and wanted to pass it on to him, so we went to the reception office after the game to see if they could forward it on. The very nice receptionist excelled as she escorted us through to allow Lucy to hand deliver the card personally to Robbie. He was a perfect gentlman and seemed genuinely pleased as he spoke to Lucy and I for several minutes signing autographs and posing for photos. Needless to say, Lucy's disappointment in not seeing Robbie play was soon forgotten."

Wayne Rooney is used to having things fall into his lap but he probably didn't bargain for James Phillip. 

A nice bit of Totti. And Linda is rather fetching as well as they meet in the unlikely setting of Dusseldorf a couple of years ago.

Kate meets Henrik Larsson. Sort of. Apparently, he put in quite a stiff performance after this picture was taken in Dortmund. Many described his display as two-dimensional. No more cardboard cut-outs please. (Kate assures us she is real).

Paulo Wanchope struggles to contain his excitement at meeting Andrew Whiteway in a San Jose hotel lobby after a Costa Rica team training session, prior to a World Cup qualifier against Panama in March 2005.

Nick Alfieri is there to greet Eric Cantona after a particularly tough shift on the trawlers.

Our colleague Carrie Dunn in no way attempting to peddle her book about Luton Town with Steve Howard who very kindly wrote the foreword.

The ever charming Tom Finney resists the urge to shove Paul Dring into the back of the net at a charity fundraiser in Preston.

Full marks to Jake Paine after blagging his way into Diego Maradona's parents house after representing England in the World Football Idol tournament and getting rewarded with a hug from the man himself.

Former Womble Marcus Gayle pose for Tom Murphy and friends following Aldershot's FA Cup game with Blackpool last season. The gentleman on the right in the delightful yellow tank top is/was also an Aldershot player. Any ideas folks?

An incognito David Beckham may have blended in with the locals in Sydney but he wasn't fooling Penny Warden who moved in for a cuddle.

Scott Walker (no, not that one) cosies up to Kaka after the Brazilian demonstrated his in-depth knowledge of English swearing (apparently) in Dubai.

Chris Byrne looks less than impressed after bumping into Jermaine Pennant in a local bar (where else?).

Gone to the dogs. Gareth Barry shares his winning tip with the whole of the Gardeners Arms FC at Brighton dog track.

This is fantastic. Don Rogers, Swindon Town's FA Cup hero, signs up for the new series of The Sweeney whilst Steve Barrett, his agent, looks on.

Daniel Follon is as brave as a tiger for meeting Hull's Dean Windass who at least appears to be on his best behaviour.

Paul Anderson runs into Joaquin in Valencia city centre. The Spanish superstar is either masquerading as Bono or trying to blend in with the local insect population.

Henrik Larsson looks rather intimidated after being surrounded by the St. Phillips Vets.

Michael Singleton, on the left, and friends bump into Andy Gray and John Richards in Wolverhampton's premier nightspot circa 1982.

The much travelled Brian Deane, then of Sheffield United, fulfils a lifetime dream by meeting Stefan Johnson.

Ken Waight bumps into Alan Shearer after he popped in for a stein or two whilst on World Cup punditry duty in Berlin.

Alex Goodwin uses his family connection - his mum was George Best's hairdresser - to get the great man along to a Breast cancer awareness day.

Brian McIntyre has trumped just about everyone with these two pics from the Singapore Sevens in the Nineties. Here he's part of a pretty useful line up including Kevin Keegan, Roger Hunt, Bobby Charlton, Mike England, Tony Woodcock, Pat Jennings and Gordon Banks.

And here, being doused with water in an equally impressive squad. Mind you, playing alongside Alan Kennedy, Osvaldo Ardiles, Russell Osman, Woodcock again, Gordon Strachan, Liam Brady, Alan Ball and Dutch World Cup star Rene Van der Kerkhof doesn't disguise the fact that this is perhaps the worst football kit in history.

It's a wonder Michael Owen has time to play football given the amount of photo opportunities he's involved with. Here he is with Keith White.

Jonathan Weir tries to prove to Ryan Giggs he's his biggest fan by wearing two United shirts.

Helen Forty does a fantastic job at cheering up a rather puce Gazza after seeing Chicago in London's West End.

Tom Love keeps former Arsenal and Scotland goalkeeper Bob Wilson in focus.

Giles Mansell shows Ashley Cole just what he thinks about his latest tackle.

Sam Ewens promises not to pull the trigger on then England manager Steve McClaren if he recalls David Beckham.

One for the ladies. David Beckham makes Carole and Kay Dawson's trip to Hawaii just that little bit extra special.

Jenny Cherrill looks blown away to bump into Dimitar Berbatov at the Spurs Lodge.

Paul Carr, his son Jordan and Ian Wright are all keen to prove they read the right paper at the Motor Show at the Birmingham NEC.

Jayne Fazakerley is pleased to meet Sven-Goran Eriksson at the City of the Manchester Stadium as the former England manager spots another transfer bargain in the distance.

Mani Pillai meets Jorge Andrade of Deportivo La Coruna, gracious in defeat after losing to Atletico Madrid. Jorge was "was charming, eloquent and polite", says Mani. Not your average footballer then.

Natasha Whitfield looks slightly star struck to meet Steven Gerrard at Liverpool's Melwood training ground.

While her dad Tony looks like he's about to do something dreadful in the presence of Dirk Kuyt (aged 11).

Ryan Giggs looking scared beside a red-eyed Damaris Lakin (her words!) before Manchester United's Champions League game in Villareal.

Lloyd Stevens realises that the fresh faced youngster masquerading as Daniel Agger in Copenhagen actually is Daniel Agger.

England legend David Platt looks a bit sheepish after breaking an old man's camera while Dave Evans' son Oliver (right) wonders who he is.

US defender Frankie Hejduk looks slightly intimidated after being given a hug by George Hasenecz (blue shirt) and Chris Bostrom, while Frankie's son Nesta does his best Fonz impression.

Jose Mourinho looks surprised as Christopher Killin tells him he won't last two months into the 2007/8 season at a Chelsea training camp in Los Angeles.

Liverpool fan Gwyn Bouch and unnamed friend drown their sorrows after their side's Champions League final defeat by blagging their way into AC Milan's victory party and scoffing all their caviar and champagne. No wonder Rino Gattuso looks peeved.

Sofien Ben-Ali bravely prevents Crouchie from being blown over by the wind outside the Co-op in Anfield.

Peter Crouch uses most of his spare time (due to Rafa's rotation system) to go and meet his adoring public in Liverpool. Here he is with Jonathan Lawton.

Dave Bassett plots his escape from Alcatraz prison in San Francisco with the aid of Matt Herring and Kev McFarlane. Mrs. Bassett was on hand to catch them in the act.

Jens Ostenfeld sent in this pic of his kids Jacob and Morten attempting to nobble Cesc Fabregas before Spain's Euro 2008 qulifying game with Denmark in Århus.

Stu Fallow wins the cheesiest grin battle with Portsmouth's Linvoy Primus.

Denis Law, who appears to be dressed as Dracula, narrowly avoids being kissed by Richard Stenson at the 2007 FA Cup final. "I must admit I though about it," says Richard. "I'd had a red devil painted on my forehead.........after 90 minutes of sweating I looked like I'd been bottled, hence the concerned look on his face. Although not sure who was more worse for wear.." Er...you by the look of it Richard!

Gianluca Vialli makes hanging about at Milan airport a pleasurable experience for David Gloster.

Jermaine Jenas makes Tottenham fan Rob Deamer's day by saying hello after England versus Switzerland.

Hard to say who is the happiest here. Stephen Rose shares the company of Paul Merson before the 2006 Champions League final in Paris.

Sir Alex Ferguson resists the urge to thump Dave Brammer after Dave described him as the 'second best Premiership manager in Manchester.'

History fan Liam Miles gives a guided tour of the site of Hitler's bunker in Berlin to willing scholars Iain Dowie, Martin O'Neill and Lee Dixon.

A slightly subdued looking Wayne Rooney is on his best behaviour meeting Ciaran O'Carroll in Derby last week.

Frank Scicluna returns with some pics of the Manchester United team celebrating the 1999 treble in Australia. Here he is with Teddy Sheringham, just after he'd been stuffed for posterity.

And from a slightly older United vintage, Frank rather rashly left his wife Natalie in the charge of a youthful George Best. Still, she seems quite happy with it.

Richard Schaffer has clearly met every sporting celebrity in the world judging by the number of pictures he sent in. But we settled on this rather nice pic of him with a very Del-Boy-ish looking John Motson.

Ron Atkinson is probably the smuggest as he encounters James Clarke at a pre-season game at Shrewsbury.

But here it's harder to tell as Sir Geoff Hurst joins Colin Rowlands on a round-the-world cruise.

Open up and say aah. Gus Poyet partakes of some Scouse fish and chips with Thomas Filer after Leeds' 'lucky' win over Tranmere.

 

Alan Honan and Vladimir Smicer, the former Liverpool midfielder, after enjoying some Ready Brek in Prague.

A Seventies-tastic pic from Charles Edmond showing his dad, also called Charles, the greenkeeper of Sunningdale Golf Course, giving golfing tips to the late, great (and super stylish) Bobby Moore.

Paul Dring meets Ian Wright doing his famous Norman Wisdom impression in a hotel in Belfast.

Steve McClaren is just happy that Chris Cowl recognised him. But is that a security tag stuck on his jacket? Or an umbrella tucked behind his back?

Micah Richards doesn't look too thrilled after Anthony Bullock and Andy Wardle insist he gets a round in after signing his new forty thousand a week contract.

Faisal Wazir tries to pass himself off as member of the AC Milan team alongside the great Paolo Maldini in Chicago.

Jan Dodd and her friend Helen attempt to direct a youthful Cristiano Ronaldo towards the breakfast bar at Mottram Hall Hotel in Cheshire in August 2003

John Curtin met Zinedine Zidane, who clearly looks to be relishing his retirement, on a beach in Dubai. "Zizu was a complete gentleman and refrained from headbutting me," says John. Phew.

Little bit of politics. John Terry and Joe Cole, who both seem to have an MP's insatiable desire for a photo opportunity, enjoy the company of Scott Collins.

Steve McManaman beats Sonny Liew hands down in a grinning contest, perhaps after winning at table football?

Grrrrrr!! Sonny stands aside as Steve McMahon does a passable impression of Phil Mitchell.

Ronaldinho unleashes that famous cheesy grin and settles some pre-match nerves before a game with Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp in the company of Dr Tesh Patel and his children Zara and Kieran.

Is it me or does Dalian Atkinson look terrified of Andrew Twynham? Maybe it's his devilish red eyes.

Micah Richards realises a lifelong ambition as he gets his photo taken with Bryan Keller. Note the bouncer-looking bloke in the background who obviously thinks Richards is a lot taller in real life than he is on the telly.

"Well errrr, if you are Brazilian or your name is Wann Rooneee then I am very happy to meet joo". Sorry Sven, the name's Ed Keller and the nearest I've got to Brazil is a packet of nuts.

Shaun Goater just can't get close enough to Andy Mercer.

Frank Scicluna doesn't hang with just anyone you know. A surprisingly svelte Diego Maradona looks pretty pleased with his cake on his 33rd birthday in Sydney.

Here, Frank catches Der Kaiser Franz Beckenbauer buying 200 Rothmans at Rome's Fluminico Airport.

And finally, he tries to find out what Tottenham legend Keith Burkinshaw is drinking.

Billy Dodds looks slightly apprehensive in the company of Shona McCulloch in the Club De Mar Nightclub in Ayr.

Arsenal nut Dan Tennant-Ralphs meets Nigel Winterburn and Martin Keown at the Emirates. This is just one of the billion or so pictures that Dan has sent in (greatly appreciated of course). We chose this one for the amazing glowing Adidas insignia on Winterburn's sweatshirt.  Spooky.

Here, Dan has quite clearly mesmerised Lee Dixon with his amazing forehead lamp.

And he can do a mean impression of Steve Bruce too. Or is it the other way round?

Ian Lowe gives Michael Owen the form at Wolverhampton races.

We're going international now. Printed is the full e-mail we received from Goran Arbutina. Top man, Goran.

"Hello from Republic of Srpska - Bosnia and Herzegovina. My name is Goran Arbutina and I'm sending you picture of me and Luciano Galletti, who played for Atletico Madrid and, as you know, he's now playing for Olympiacos Athens. Picture is taken at Vicente Calderon on the very first day he signed for Atletico, just few minutes after his official promotion. I'm actually big fan of West Ham, but I took a chance in Spain to take picture with player of national team of Argentina. Best regards from Banjaluka city, RS, BiH"

Daniel, Adrian and Anthi Gough make John Barnes's day at the Kowloon Cricket Club in Hong Kong, May 2007.

Eric Cantona looks slightly miffed after being woken up by Keith Redmayne.

Arsenal players Alexandre Song, Emmanuel Adebayor, Emmanuel Eboue and Kolo Toure look delighted to meet the Queen, Prince Phillip and Carina Wrapson. The Queen is the one not wearing a Chelsea shirt.

Grant Mordue was lucky enough to catch a rather stunned looking Joe Cole outside Newcastle Airport before the Chelsea team coach was ushered away.

Erin Cherneski puts Michael Owen in charge of his young son at an England training session in 2002. Michael is on the left.

 

Frank Lampard also wanted a go. Luckily David James wasn't available.

Edward Burnett and Alex Hunter, two stripey jacketed drunkards (their words!), meet a very friendly Steve McManaman at Bolton versus Liverpool

While El-Hadj Diouf struggles manfully to prop them both up.